Search Results: 'European Timber Trade Federation'

Better Prospects
30 March, 2020
Chipboard market sentiment has improved since the General Election and clear decision over Brexit, reports Stephen Powney

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

Imports erode MDF price gains
29 July, 2019
UK demand for MDF is stable, if unremarkable, but European imports are putting downward pressure on prices. Keren Fallwell reports

Brexit concerns start to bite
25 October, 2018
The chipboard sector has had its challenges and Brexit is looming large. Andrew Tunnicliffe reports

Softwood in tune and on trend
22 November, 2017
The International Softwood Conference highlighted primarily positive trends for the softwood sector around the globe, with demand growing and new applications taking root. Mike Jeffree reports

Further Whitewood price increases expected
20 February, 2017
Timber exports from the Baltics to the UK increased in 2016 but further price increases for whitewood are widely being mooted for Q2, reports Stephen Powney

Heath boost for Swedish mills
21 June, 2016
Market conditions have improved for Swedish sawmills and their Q2 results are expected to show a substantial improvement. Stephen Powney reports.

Currency changes shape market
20 May, 2016
Fluctuating exchange rates are currently perhaps the biggest single influence on the plywood market. Keren Fallwell reports

Chipping in
21 March, 2016
UK chipboard volume import stats show a reduction for 2015 and the market is reportedly clouded at the start of this year

Baltic mills look for improvements
24 February, 2016
Export market conditions for Baltic sawmillers were challenging in 2015 but they are hoping for improvements this year. Stephen Powney reports

Plywood demand remains on even keel
21 September, 2015
The plywood sector is expected to remain on a stable course for the remainder of the year but there are still some issues causing concern. Keren Fallwell reports.

In good shape
20 May, 2015
Fencing sales have been on the increase with the onset of warmer weather. Stephen Powney reports.

Price rises tell the story
20 January, 2015
Some of the main African hardwood species saw strong price rises in 2014 and, as we enter 2015, supply and demand remain broadly in balance

Chipboard Market Still Upbeat
25 September, 2014
Satisfying demand is the main issue facing UK chipboard manufacturers. Keren Fallwell reports.

Demand boom places pressure on chipboard
17 May, 2014
UK demand for chipboard has increased to such an extent that buyers are topping up stocks with imports from Europe. Ian Martin reports

MDF market holds steady
19 April, 2014
The MDF market is well balanced and there will be no sudden moves that could jeopardise the equilibrium. Ian Martin reports

MDF supply and demand still finely balanced
08 February, 2014
Demand for MDF has improved but it is still too uncertain for producers to confidently predict the timing of the next price rise. Ian Martin reports.

Housing recovery lifts UK chipboard demand
25 January, 2014
Demand for chipboard has rebounded to such an extent that supply issues are emerging. Ian Martin reports

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