Search Results: 'TTF'

New Phase of Covid-19 Begins
05 June, 2020
The UK has moved into a new phase in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the government clearly wants to try and re-start elements of the UK economy. Stephen Powney reports

Interesting times ahead for softwood
30 March, 2020
The softwood sector is facing a variety of challenges this year, from warm weather impacting harvesting, to industrial action and insect invasions. TTJ’s Softwood Specialist reports

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

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

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

Unbowed by brexit
12 February, 2019
Regardless of political and economic uncertainty, some hardwood traders are still budgeting for growth. Mike Jeffree reports

All change on softwood market
22 November, 2018
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
25 October, 2018
The chipboard sector has had its challenges and Brexit is looming large. Andrew Tunnicliffe reports

Supply and demand squeeze
22 May, 2018
The UK hardwood sector is caught between a more cautious market and global supply constraints. Mike Jeffree reports

Plywood sales On steady course
25 September, 2017
UK plywood demand is reasonably healthy, and expected to remain so, but shipping issuesand environmental crackdowns in China could affect supply. Keren Fallwell reports

No Brexit Big Bang
20 February, 2017
The UK hardwood sector says the EU referendum complicated trade, but had minimal impact on overall sales last year. Mike Jeffree reports

Keep calm and carry on
20 September, 2016
Sterling’s post-referendum fall is currently probably the biggest issue for UK plywood traders. Keren Fallwell reports

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

Stability creates positive market sentiment
20 October, 2015
Chipboard demand in the UK is not breaking any records but the market is stable and traders have a positive outlook. Keren Fallwell 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

Happy medium for plywood traders
12 July, 2014
The UK plywood market is enjoying stability but margins remain tight. Keren Fallwell reports.

Potential rise sets new summer trend
16 June, 2014
There’s talk of a potential rise in MDF prices over the summer but the move doesn’t have universal industry support. Ian Martin reports

Bank Holidays interrupt UK trading momentum
05 May, 2014
Plywood business in the UK is steady. 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