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Stronger building market gives ply sector hope
28 December, 2013
UK demand for plywood is improving, buoyed by increasing construction activity. Ian Martin reports

Plywood sector reveals glimmers of optimism
02 November, 2013
It’s too early to pop the champagne corks, but plywood traders are seeing signs of buyers’ confidence returning. Ian Martin reports

“Steady as you go” for Asian traders
19 October, 2013
There’s been little change in the prices or volumes of Asian timber for months, and the trend is expected to remain flat for the rest of the year

Hardwood sector moves to a better place
05 October, 2013
The consensus is that the hardwood market is turning around and traders are happier with business levels. Mike Jeffree reports

OSB makes gains
07 September, 2013
OSB demand and prices are improving. Ian Martin reports

Asian ply prices steady but freight costs rise
27 July, 2013
Rising container freight rates could affect plywood supply as exporters delay shipments in the hope that costs will come down. Ian Martin reports

West African producers feel impact of EUTR
13 July, 2013
The past few years have been marked by weak European demand and now the EUTR is also taking its toll but China is keeping West African producers busier

Confidence returns to Asian market
29 June, 2013
Asian sawn lumber and plywood prices have risen on the back of strengthening confidence

Joiners encouraged by signs of pick-up
15 June, 2013
The joinery market is still tough but there are signs it is improving, giving manufacturers more optimism than they’ve had for years. Keren Fallwell reports

Banking on boring
15 June, 2013
The UK hardwood sector remains a tough place to be, but traders report signs of greater stability. Mike Jeffree reports

Optimism improves among Asian producers
01 June, 2013
European business is slow for Asian producers but markets closer to home are keeping them busy.

Chinese plywood buying spree clouds true picture
04 May, 2013
Stocks of Chinese plywood built up in the run-up to implementation of the EUTR but demand didn’t keep pace. Meanwhile OSB prices have risen and more increases are on the way. Ian Martin reports

African producers prepare for another tough year
09 March, 2013
With EU economies continuing to suffer, there is likely to be little change in markets for African logs and timber

EUTR could redraw plywood trading patterns
23 February, 2013
Chinese mills have been busy filling orders before the introduction of the EUTR but there is much speculation over what will happen when these stocks are exhausted. Ian Martin reports

Doubly demanding days for hardwood
23 February, 2013
The hardwood sector acknowledges that contending simultaneously with competitive market conditions and the introduction of the EU Timber Regulation is a challenge. Mike Jeffree reports

Shipping costs impact on exports
09 February, 2013
Weak demand from Europe for tropical timber has become business as usual for Asian producers

UK market accepts MDF price rises
26 January, 2013
Rising costs are forcing MDF producers to consider another price increase in the first quarter. Ian Martin reports

Pallet demand remains flat
26 January, 2013
Business remains tough for the pallet sector. Robin Meade reports