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Lower consumer spending subdues pallet demand
11 December, 2005
The fencing and pallets sectors are finding little reason to celebrate as a difficult year draws to a close

Potential for strong growth for some timber products
10 December, 2005
According to one recent report, there is potential for strong real term growth for timber frame, decking and flooring

UK trade teeters as demand remains subdued
12 November, 2005
It hasn't been a buoyant year for the UK plywood trade and, if costs continue to rise, the new year will bring little change

Caution slows pace of trading
01 October, 2005
While the UK hardwood sector is not doing badly, there is an air of caution created by rising costs and a weakening economy

Difficulty ahead as costs rise and supplies tighten
17 September, 2005
There could be a stand-off in the coming months as Baltic supplies tighten and prices rise but UK buyers are picking up cheap deals from landed stocks, and some still expect to see excess stocks from wind-thrown logs entering the market

Chinese imports gain edge in tighter market
03 September, 2005
While most of the UK plywood industry braces itself for a leaner period, importers of Chinese plywood are seeing a boom in trade thanks to cheaper prices

Paper industry dispute hits sawmill production
03 September, 2005
Finland's sawmills are still feeling the aftermath of the paper industry dispute and the Swedish storm felling last winter

Little sign of market warming as summer cools demand
20 August, 2005
UK demand for MDF has been flat but a lack of imports and downtime by one manufacturer has saved the market from a serious decline

Low consumer confidence impacts joinery sector
20 August, 2005
Joinery orders have slowed and few companies expect any improvement before the end of the year

Consumer confidence slows
06 August, 2005
Consumer spending has fallen but it could be revived with some interest rate cuts

Effects of Finnish lockout ripple through market
23 July, 2005
While Finnish redwood stock levels have crashed and other producers are running low on fibre, UK importers are still concerned that underlying demand is a lot weaker than anticipated. The result could be a shortage in supply chasing indifferent demand

Export volumes of sawn timber rise but prices fall
23 July, 2005
Sweden's export volumes have remained fairly constant in recent years but its markets are changing

Merchants busy but margins remain tight
23 July, 2005
The Irish housing market continues to be strong but price rises are sorely needed to boost merchants' margins

UK industry feels the warmth of summer demand
09 July, 2005
The UK industry is enjoying strong demand across all sectors but tightening log supply and the impact of Sweden's windblow timber remain

Adding value adds sales for UK fencing suppliers
28 May, 2005
There are mixed fortunes in the fencing sector, but suppliers who have added value are benefiting from growing demand for more decorative products

Structural problems still hampering Russia
28 May, 2005
Few industry observers are feeling positive about the Russian timber industry as the rate of growth continues to slow

Business confidence wobbles despite Budget promises
02 April, 2005
The latest Budget brought burdens as well as benefits for business

Year starts well for UK growers
02 April, 2005
The UK-based growing and processing sector is in positive mood despite disappointment over the postponement of the promotion premium scheme

Manufacturers' confidence dampened by slowdown
19 March, 2005
Businesses are feeling less confident, the latest CBI survey found

Timber companies buck prevailing mood
05 March, 2005
Business optimism is at its highest since 1997 – except in the timber industry