Search Results: 'Timber Trade Federation'

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

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

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

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

UK buyers lack confidence to look beyond short term
05 October, 2013
Demand from the UK’s building sector is increasing but, while the timber industry expects trade to improve next year, longer-term confidence is still lacking

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

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

Producers upbeat as construction picks up
24 August, 2013
There are positive vibes across the MDF sector as orders pick up and price rises loom. However, increasing costs still cause concern. 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

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

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

More price rises on the cards for OSB
04 May, 2013
A leading supplier of OSB to the UK market has upped its prices by around 5% for May - and is already anticipating a further hike of 5-7% for June.

Euro competition weakens appetite for price increases
23 April, 2013
UK chipboard manufacturers are reasonably satisfied with demand but they’re feeling the pressure of rising costs and competition from Europe. 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

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