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Fencing market fails to excite
Higher than normal fencing stocks and a less than spectacular Easter period has left many fencing manufacturers looking at reduced sales volumes
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Higher than normal fencing stocks and a less than spectacular Easter period has left many fencing manufacturers looking at reduced sales volumes
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Keep calm and carry on
Sterling’s post-referendum fall is currently probably the biggest issue for UK plywood traders. Keren Fallwell reports
Sterling’s post-referendum fall is currently probably the biggest issue for UK plywood traders. Keren Fallwell reports
Consistent product maintains steady demand
UK traders have no complaints about the current MDF market. Keren Fallwell reports
UK traders have no complaints about the current MDF market. Keren Fallwell reports
Currency changes shape market
Fluctuating exchange rates are currently perhaps the biggest single influence on the plywood market. Keren Fallwell reports
Fluctuating exchange rates are currently perhaps the biggest single influence on the plywood market. Keren Fallwell reports
The key to stability
Europe currently holds the key to overall market stability in the tropical timber market
Europe currently holds the key to overall market stability in the tropical timber market
Chipping in
UK chipboard volume import stats show a reduction for 2015 and the market is reportedly clouded at the start of this year
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
Export market conditions for Baltic sawmillers were challenging in 2015 but they are hoping for improvements this year. Stephen Powney reports
Export market conditions for Baltic sawmillers were challenging in 2015 but they are hoping for improvements this year. Stephen Powney reports
Celtic phoenix rises
Ireland’s economy is growing but for the country’s sawmills, the UK remains their focus. Keren Fallwell reports
Ireland’s economy is growing but for the country’s sawmills, the UK remains their focus. Keren Fallwell reports
Mills hold price solidarity
West and Central African hardwood producers have held their price solidarity in spite of several negative market factors
West and Central African hardwood producers have held their price solidarity in spite of several negative market factors
China Hits Brakes after Stock Slide
The recent stock market maelstrom in China has had an impact on the Asian timber markets
The recent stock market maelstrom in China has had an impact on the Asian timber markets
Stability creates positive market sentiment
Chipboard demand in the UK is not breaking any records but the market is stable and traders have a positive outlook. Keren Fallwell reports.
Chipboard demand in the UK is not breaking any records but the market is stable and traders have a positive outlook. Keren Fallwell reports.
Plywood demand remains on even keel
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.
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.
Plywood fights back
The plywood manufacturing industry has shown resilience to fight back against market challenges of recent years, US expert Dick Baldwin told traders in London recently.
The plywood manufacturing industry has shown resilience to fight back against market challenges of recent years, US expert Dick Baldwin told traders in London recently.
Currency changes create buying caution
Currency movements are making buyers cautious but underlying demand for plywood is said to be good. Keren Fallwell reports.
Currency movements are making buyers cautious but underlying demand for plywood is said to be good. Keren Fallwell reports.
British Bullish in spite of price pain
The exchange rate moving in favour of imports has dented British producers’ margins but they say they’ll stay firm on retaining market share. Sally Spencer reports
The exchange rate moving in favour of imports has dented British producers’ margins but they say they’ll stay firm on retaining market share. Sally Spencer reports
Steady demand satisfies market
There is a pleasing stability in the UK chipboard market. Keren Fallwell reports
There is a pleasing stability in the UK chipboard market. Keren Fallwell reports
Chipboard Market Still Upbeat
Satisfying demand is the main issue facing UK chipboard manufacturers. Keren Fallwell reports.
Satisfying demand is the main issue facing UK chipboard manufacturers. Keren Fallwell reports.
Happy medium for plywood traders
The UK plywood market is enjoying stability but margins remain tight. Keren Fallwell reports.
The UK plywood market is enjoying stability but margins remain tight. Keren Fallwell reports.
Potential rise sets new summer trend
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
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
Demand boom places pressure on chipboard
UK demand for chipboard has increased to such an extent that buyers are topping up stocks with imports from Europe. Ian Martin reports
UK demand for chipboard has increased to such an extent that buyers are topping up stocks with imports from Europe. Ian Martin reports
