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Supply and costs create plywood price surge
UK plywood buyers are keeping stocks low as prices are rising rapidly
UK plywood buyers are keeping stocks low as prices are rising rapidly
Rising chipboard prices have little impact on mills’ profitability
Chipboard producers have raised prices but, in the face of steadily increasing costs, their tactics only allow them to stand still
Chipboard producers have raised prices but, in the face of steadily increasing costs, their tactics only allow them to stand still
MDF production picks up in line with demand
MDF production has increased in line with higher activity levels in its consuming sectors, but stocks are still low and prices are on the up
MDF production has increased in line with higher activity levels in its consuming sectors, but stocks are still low and prices are on the up
British mills enjoy strong demand
After a snow-disrupted start to the year, British-grown timber production is on a high
After a snow-disrupted start to the year, British-grown timber production is on a high
Plywood orders, and stocks, remain light
The UK plywood market is under-bought and a slight shift in demand could result in shortages
The UK plywood market is under-bought and a slight shift in demand could result in shortages
OSB market buoyant
OSB producers are running at full capacity
OSB producers are running at full capacity
Price rises may continue to be feature of MDF business in 2010
Higher costs, especially the price of timber, have pushed up MDF prices
Higher costs, especially the price of timber, have pushed up MDF prices
Chipboard demand rises, but so do costs
UK chipboard manufacturers are raising prices in response to higher costs and the consensus is it’s going to be another tough year
UK chipboard manufacturers are raising prices in response to higher costs and the consensus is it’s going to be another tough year
OSB prices rise
Strong demand is pushing up OSB prices
Strong demand is pushing up OSB prices
Freezing weather cools plywood demand
As the temperatures fell, so did plywood sales and there are concerns that shortages will emerge as demand picks up
As the temperatures fell, so did plywood sales and there are concerns that shortages will emerge as demand picks up
Improved demand brings some Christmas cheer to MDF sector
MDF demand has risen in the fourth quarter but UK buyers are remaining cautious
MDF demand has risen in the fourth quarter but UK buyers are remaining cautious
Chipboard sales improve but costs make producers cautious
The chipboard market has improved in the second half of the year but the difficult conditions are not over yet
The chipboard market has improved in the second half of the year but the difficult conditions are not over yet
Europe and US offer Asians little comfort
Production cuts have been effective in bringing some stability to Asia’s log and lumber trade, but global demand remains depressed
Production cuts have been effective in bringing some stability to Asia’s log and lumber trade, but global demand remains depressed
Weak pound benefits British mills
British timber production is up thanks to the weakness of sterling and the decline in imports – but the market is still seen as fragile
British timber production is up thanks to the weakness of sterling and the decline in imports – but the market is still seen as fragile
Plywood sector in balancing act
The UK plywood market is ticking over but any sudden increase in demand could result in shortages. Meanwhile, OSB demand and prices are rising
The UK plywood market is ticking over but any sudden increase in demand could result in shortages. Meanwhile, OSB demand and prices are rising
OSB demand rises
The OSB market is picking up
The OSB market is picking up
MDF sales rise but sector cautious of false dawn
Their market is improving, but MDF suppliers are wary of raising their hopes too soon
Their market is improving, but MDF suppliers are wary of raising their hopes too soon
Importers buy forward but fear shippers may cut prices
UK supplies of Russian softwood are tight and fewer major quay operators are landing full cargoes
UK supplies of Russian softwood are tight and fewer major quay operators are landing full cargoes
Some trade encouragement but freight rates are hurting
Plywood trading seems to be in flux, but a true picture will not emerge until the summer holidays are over
Plywood trading seems to be in flux, but a true picture will not emerge until the summer holidays are over
Not all gloom and doom, say chipboard mills
Competition is still fierce and full market recovery may be some way off, but the chipboard sector is seeing some positive signs
Competition is still fierce and full market recovery may be some way off, but the chipboard sector is seeing some positive signs
