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Confidence set to grow
14 December, 2013
The MDF market’s progress is showing no signs yet of slowing for Christmas and the positive trend is expected to continue next year. Ian Martin reports

OSB market remains robust
02 November, 2013
OSB price rises are expected early in the new year

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

Strongest signs yet of recovery for MDF market
19 October, 2013
The MDF market has turned a corner and traders are hopeful that the positive trend can be sustained. Ian Martin reports

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

Firming demand hints at market recovery
21 September, 2013
The chipboard sector is hopeful that recent improving demand is a sign of a sustained recovery. Ian Martin reports

Demand and prices hold steady
07 September, 2013
Over the summer the plywood market has adhered to seasonal expectations. 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

Chipboard producers hold off on price rise
29 June, 2013
The chipboard market is steady and producers will use the summer lull to replenish stocks. Ian Martin reports

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

Spiralling costs force producers to raise prices
06 April, 2013
Second quarter price rises for MDF are on the way as producers try to compensate for soaring costs. Ian Martin reports

Capacity shortfall creates opportunities for UK sector
09 February, 2013
UK chipboard sales are holding up, no doubt helped by a reduction in UK and European production capacity, and producers are hopeful the trend will continue. Ian Martin reports

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