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Finnish trade encouraged by improving markets
Finland’s export markets are picking up but the UK remains the exception
Finland’s export markets are picking up but the UK remains the exception
Economic outlook gives nervous edge to hardwood traders' optimism
Concerns over the wider economy and continuing tight supply are making the hardwood sector cagey about the market outlook
Concerns over the wider economy and continuing tight supply are making the hardwood sector cagey about the market outlook
British mills expectant rather than confident for year ahead
The British-grown timber sector started the year in fine fettle and is looking forward to strong demand across all product categories
The British-grown timber sector started the year in fine fettle and is looking forward to strong demand across all product categories
North African unrest creates caution amongst softwood shippers
After a surge of business in January, the UK softwood market has slowed as confidence wanes in the face of bad debts and cash flow problems. Shippers dealing with north Africa have become nervous as the social and economic outlook takes a new turn
After a surge of business in January, the UK softwood market has slowed as confidence wanes in the face of bad debts and cash flow problems. Shippers dealing with north Africa have become nervous as the social and economic outlook takes a new turn
Timber exporters wait for pick-up in European demand
Stability is expected to continue for West African log exporters but sawn timber demand will remain subdued until European buying returns to full strength
Stability is expected to continue for West African log exporters but sawn timber demand will remain subdued until European buying returns to full strength
Swedish mills reduce production as buyers hold back
Swedish mills are responding to the seasonal downturn with a new round of production cuts which they hope will lead to an upturn in the spring
Swedish mills are responding to the seasonal downturn with a new round of production cuts which they hope will lead to an upturn in the spring
Changing softwood trade trends bring global benefits
Current changes in supply and demand patterns have global, and possibly permanent, implications
Current changes in supply and demand patterns have global, and possibly permanent, implications
Hardwood traders happy for repeat of a reasonable 2010
The UK hardwood sector could do with getting better prices and more forward ordering, but reports some improvement in trading conditions
The UK hardwood sector could do with getting better prices and more forward ordering, but reports some improvement in trading conditions
Irish welcome close to difficult year
The Irish timber industry has had another tough year but the mills have found some success in their focus on the UK market
The Irish timber industry has had another tough year but the mills have found some success in their focus on the UK market
Softwood price rises curtailed as market slows
This year’s trading may have been better than anticipated but the market is still shrouded in uncertainty
This year’s trading may have been better than anticipated but the market is still shrouded in uncertainty
Mills keep rein on production
Supply and demand are in balance but traders are aware that any slight change could upset the fragile equilibrium
Supply and demand are in balance but traders are aware that any slight change could upset the fragile equilibrium
Stable prices continue for West African species
Many West African sawmills are increasing production as they report a healthy level of orders into the fourth quarter
Many West African sawmills are increasing production as they report a healthy level of orders into the fourth quarter
Softwood mills safe from forest fires
Russian softwood shipments are available, at a price, but British buyers are taking a cautious approach to the forward market
Russian softwood shipments are available, at a price, but British buyers are taking a cautious approach to the forward market
European importers continue to operate on low stocks
The prices of timber from Asia are rising very slowly and they are still well below the levels of two years ago
The prices of timber from Asia are rising very slowly and they are still well below the levels of two years ago
Softwood log shortages and rising prices continue to create uncertainty
Rising log costs have continued to chip away at sawmillers’ margins across northern Europe, pushing export prices still higher. In the UK, stockists are benefiting from an increase in the value of their inventories, but many are still selling below the levels needed to take into account replacement costs
Rising log costs have continued to chip away at sawmillers’ margins across northern Europe, pushing export prices still higher. In the UK, stockists are benefiting from an increase in the value of their inventories, but many are still selling below the levels needed to take into account replacement costs
The Congo and Cameroon step up as Gabon bans log exports
Cameroon and Congo-Brazzaville’s easing of log export restrictions has helped to fill the gap left by Gabon’s ban on log exports, and keep prices relatively steady
Cameroon and Congo-Brazzaville’s easing of log export restrictions has helped to fill the gap left by Gabon’s ban on log exports, and keep prices relatively steady
Market in balance but supply driver creates unease
The rising cost of raw material is universal but in Sweden prices are rising more steeply than elsewhere
The rising cost of raw material is universal but in Sweden prices are rising more steeply than elsewhere
Baltics gain advantage as Nordic mills face rising costs
Irrespective of varying global demand, softwood prices continue to rise in a supply-driven market across northern Europe. With British mills outsold, and pressure building in Sweden from spiralling raw material costs, Baltic producers are in a position to take a fresh look at opportunities in the UK
Irrespective of varying global demand, softwood prices continue to rise in a supply-driven market across northern Europe. With British mills outsold, and pressure building in Sweden from spiralling raw material costs, Baltic producers are in a position to take a fresh look at opportunities in the UK
Finnish mills happy with market balance but “screaming for wood”
Finnish mills are feeling positive but lack of raw material could upset the mood
Finnish mills are feeling positive but lack of raw material could upset the mood
Hardwood cause for confidence, not celebration
Hardwood traders are far from cracking the champagne but, despite some concerns over supply-driven price inflation, they’re more positive about the state of business
Hardwood traders are far from cracking the champagne but, despite some concerns over supply-driven price inflation, they’re more positive about the state of business
