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Swedish mills positive despite UK oversupply
The UK is the largest export market for Swedish softwood, but an oversupply at UK ports is depressing prices. Stephen Powney talks to the Swedish Forest Industries Federation about its current take on markets and the health of its sawmilling industry
The UK is the largest export market for Swedish softwood, but an oversupply at UK ports is depressing prices. Stephen Powney talks to the Swedish Forest Industries Federation about its current take on markets and the health of its sawmilling industry
Timber prices soften
Our latest market update on the fencing and pallets sector sees a lot more stability and even downward pressure on raw material prices, while good weather has also provided a welcome boost to demand, reports Stephen Powney.
Our latest market update on the fencing and pallets sector sees a lot more stability and even downward pressure on raw material prices, while good weather has also provided a welcome boost to demand, reports Stephen Powney.
Traders resigned to flat market
A combination of weaker demand around the world and oversupply has softened the market for plywood and OSB. Traders are hoping a Brexit decision in October and traditional autumn demand will lift business. Keren Fallwell reports
A combination of weaker demand around the world and oversupply has softened the market for plywood and OSB. Traders are hoping a Brexit decision in October and traditional autumn demand will lift business. Keren Fallwell reports
Brexit hits hardwood
Brexit and a global slowdown are creating competitive conditions in the UK hardwood sector. Mike Jeffree reports.
Brexit and a global slowdown are creating competitive conditions in the UK hardwood sector. Mike Jeffree reports.
Global uncertainty hits confidence
Finnish mills are satisfied with demand but political events around the world have the potential to cause some disruption. Keren Fallwell reports
Finnish mills are satisfied with demand but political events around the world have the potential to cause some disruption. Keren Fallwell reports
Softwood futures
This year’s Timber Trade Federation (TTF) UK Softwood Conference attracted a large audience keen to hear about the market’s potential direction amid the continuing political and economic uncertainty, reports Stephen Powney
This year’s Timber Trade Federation (TTF) UK Softwood Conference attracted a large audience keen to hear about the market’s potential direction amid the continuing political and economic uncertainty, reports Stephen Powney
Unbowed by brexit
Regardless of political and economic uncertainty, some hardwood traders are still budgeting for growth. Mike Jeffree reports
Regardless of political and economic uncertainty, some hardwood traders are still budgeting for growth. Mike Jeffree reports
Hoping for the best
The future of Anglo-Irish trade is in the hands of the politicians at the moment, causing a great deal of uncertainty. Sally Spencer reports
The future of Anglo-Irish trade is in the hands of the politicians at the moment, causing a great deal of uncertainty. Sally Spencer reports
All change on softwood market
The softwood market is very dynamic, with the US/China tariff war, concerns about Brexit and log supply issues all playing their part. Jerry Wilson reports
The softwood market is very dynamic, with the US/China tariff war, concerns about Brexit and log supply issues all playing their part. Jerry Wilson reports
Brexit concerns start to bite
The chipboard sector has had its challenges and Brexit is looming large. Andrew Tunnicliffe reports
The chipboard sector has had its challenges and Brexit is looming large. Andrew Tunnicliffe reports
