Search Results: 'EU'

Highway to Hardwood Market growth
18 December, 2019
Last month’s International Hardwood Conference demonstrated a new energy and focus in the sector. Mike Jeffree reports

Little Change in Chipboard Trading
23 October, 2019
There is a mix of views on the current state of the UK chipboard market but whatever the perspective, no-one is using positive superlatives. Keren Fallwell reports

Challenges all round for softwood
23 October, 2019
Trade in softwood has been tumultuous this year but this month may see more stability. Jerry Wilson reports

Report shows low US hardwood risk
26 August, 2019
New evaluation of the American hardwood sector will strengthen customer confidence in its environmental credentials. Mike Jeffree reports

Time to run a tight ship
21 August, 2019
Traders are in little doubt Brexit is hitting hardwood market confidence. Mike Jeffree reports

Timber prices soften
16 May, 2019
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
15 May, 2019
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
15 May, 2019
Brexit and a global slowdown are creating competitive conditions in the UK hardwood sector. Mike Jeffree reports.

Global uncertainty hits confidence
22 April, 2019
Finnish mills are satisfied with demand but political events around the world have the potential to cause some disruption. Keren Fallwell reports

Softwood futures
22 April, 2019
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