30.12.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
In September 2004 the company Decade Woods (Huizhou) Co.Ltd. placed the order with Dieffenbacher for a particleboard production plant.
Decade Woods is part of the Asia Dekor Group of Companies which is known for its outstanding success in pioneering the Laminate Flooring market in China...Pallet & Packaging: Short Timber Supply
28.12.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
In line with other consumables, pallet & packaging prices are set to rise still further in the New Year as the supply of suitable timber remains in short supply at current price levels. Off the back of substantial increases in 2004, panel products are also expected to increase further due to...Russia: leased trucks ready to roll
28.12.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD is helping to put more high-quality western vehicles on Russia’s roads – and boost the country’s fledgling transport leasing market – through a €20 million framework facility which will finance leases of buses, trucks and vans...Romania: Competition Council fines Kronospan
28.12.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Romania abuses the dominant position on the Romanian chipboard market says the Romanian Competition Council. The institution fined last week the Kronospan to 870,000 Euros (34 bill ROL). Further the company will be monitored for 24 months.
Reason for the investigation by the competition...USA: Sawmills expect 2005 modest decline
27.12.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Americans will use more lumber during 2004 than any time in history, thanks to strong housing markets and an improving economy. While demand will fall back moderately in 2005, it will still be a solid year for lumber, according to a forecast prepared by Western Wood Products Association...Russian timber sector to increase production by 3% in 2004
27.12.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian timber sector increased production by 3% in 2004 compared to
2003, Russian Ministry of economic development and trade
Russian raw timber exports reached 34.74 million cub m worth $1.94 billion
08.12.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian raw timber exports reached 34
Revival of the Wood-Based Panels Markets Confirmed
07.12.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Evaluating the developments on the wood-based panels markets for the first half-year of 2004 during their recent assembly in Brussels, the EPF members concluded that the recovery that initiated in the second half of 2003 finally led to clear positive results and a better than expected...Half of Slovakian forests destroyed by storms
30.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Approximately half of all forested areas in Slovakia were destroyed by windstorms last week. The equivalent of 2.5 billion m3 of timber, representing almost a year\'s worth of coniferous logging, disappeared in a single day.
According to Agriculture Minister Zsolt Simon, around 12,000...Russian Ministry of natural resources to create favorable investment conditions for the development of natural resources protection
30.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian market is open for investments. The changes that occur in Russia witness the development and expansion of the market both from the interior market and foreign investment stability points of view’ Russian minister of natural resources Yuri Trutnev said during his meeting with the head...U.S. attempts last ditch appeal in softwood lumber dispute
29.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The U.S. government regrettably prolonged the softwood lumber dispute by formally requesting that a NAFTA “extraordinary challenge committee” (ECC) review the NAFTA panel decision on threat of injury. The panel, including three Americans and two Canadians, have unanimously agreed there was...Germany: Sawmills benefit from Export
25.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Germanys softwood sawmills benefit from the rising export, especially to the US. From January till end of August the turnaround rose by 10.8% to 2.57 bill. Euro. The domestic market accounted for 1.88 bill. Euro (+7.1%), the foreign market for 679 mill. Euro (+22.4%).
The exports to the US...Russian timber sector increased production 2.9% in first 10 months of 2004
23.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian timber sector increased production 2
Timber Price Indices in UK
19.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Coniferous standing sales prices in Great Britain were 14.1 per cent higher in real terms in the year to September 2004, compared with the previous year. The increase contrasts with the recent downward path in coniferous standing sales prices, according to the latest figures for the...Foreign investments in Russian timber sector reached $705 million in first 9 months of 2004
19.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Foreign investments in Russian timber sector reached $705 million in
first 9 months of 2004, including direct investments – 34
China: US modifies Tariffs on Imported Furniture
19.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The US government has amended the proposed tariffs on bedroom furniture imported from China and this has been greeted as good news for consumers but not so good news for US furniture manufacturers.
Six of the nine punitive tariff levels set in June have been cut means that imports will...Germany: Disappointing Beech Auction
19.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The roundwood market for beech in Germany is still very weak. The first high value timber auction of the season 2004/05 last week in Hadamar-Grunberg by Hessen-Forst showed results below last year. The average price was 200 Euro/cbm (2003: 211 Euro/cbm). Caused by the weak market the...Hornitex MDF-plant sold
12.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The MDF plant of Hornitex in Nidda/Gemnay is sold to Pfleiderer. The deal is expected to take legal effect from November 15, 2004. The take over is a so-called \"assigned redevelopment\" in which Pfleiderer is buying up assets of \"Hornitex Werke Nidda Kunststoff— und Holzwerkstoffplatten...North American forest leaders to meet in Toronto on March 1-3, 2005
12.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
ForestLeadership announced the program for its 2005 annual conference, featuring an exciting combination of keynote addresses, plenary and breakout sessions, CEO and customers’ panels, focus panels, a strategic certification dialogue, receptions, a gala dinner and awards ceremony, as well as...Barlinek Board —
12.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
25% share in Swedish retail market and 20% share in Norwegian retail market — that\'s how the Barlinek Board sells in Scandinavia. The two countries buy as much as a half of all goods exported by Barlinek S.A. In three years\' time, Barlinek S.A. is expected to be the leading wooden...Finnish Raute to supply timber-processing equipment worth EUR 4.8 million to China
10.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
China intends to acquire timber-processing equipment from Finnish Raute worth EUR 4.8 million. In line with the 2 agreements signed the other day, the company will supply veneer-producing equipment worth EUR 4.8 million.
In line with the agreements, the machines will be supplied in...European Softwood Conference
05.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The 52nd European Softwood Oktober 21st and 22nd in Vienna has agreed on the crucial importance of extending promotional activity to expand the European market for softwood and softwood products.
The Conference confirmed that softwood consumption amongst its members in 2003 had increased by...Czech Republic: First OSB-Plant
05.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Kronospan builds in Jihlava the first OSB-plant in the Czeck Republic. Initially designed for a daily capacity of 850 cbm, the plant can be extended to 1850 cbm at a later stage.
Kronospan has already started constructing foundations and buildings at the site in Jihlava, Czech Republic,...Paper and paperboard production in Finland rose by 11%, sawn wood was down 1.5% in 3Q 2004
04.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
In the third quarter of 2004 the global demand for paper and paperboard continued to develop favorably. Spurred by stronger demand, paper and paperboard production in Finland increased by nearly 11% compared with the year before.
The fastest growth was for fine paper, with production...SCA and Norrbotten forest owners association sign partnership agreement
04.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Norrbottens Läns Skogsägarförening (the Association of Forest Owners in Norrbotten County) will further process a significant volume of sawn pine products from the Munksund Sawmill under a partnership agreement for contract manufacturing of dried, planed and impregnated products.
“The...China: New plywood production
02.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Raute Corporation has received two orders for plywood production machinery for China. The combined value of these orders is ca. EUR 4,8 million. The equipment will be delivered from Raute’s Nastola plant. Start up of the machinery is scheduled for summer 2005.
The order for Inner Mongolia...North American containerboard demand increased by 8.4% in September
01.11.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
In September, North American containerboard demand showed improvement, increasing 8.4% over the corresponding month last year, according to report by Pulp and Paper Products Council. North American containerboard production increased by 202 000 tonnes in September or 7.5%, compared to the...Sawmill subsidy: 3,6 mill. Euro reclaim
28.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
In the first instance, Europe`s largest hardwood sawmiller, Ralf Pollmeier, failed last week with its complaint aganist the European Commission, who, in January 2002, had previously demanded the repayment of 3,6 million Euros. Subsides for the beech sawmill in Malchow, Germany, was a...Around 70% of Russian timber available for procession is lost due to the lack of road infrastructure
27.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Around 70% of timber available for procession is lost due to the lack of road infrastructure, Minister of natural resources Yuri Trutnev said at the 2nd Russian-Finnish Forest summit in Helsinki.
The minister said that almost all timber companies are using the roads built before 1991....Russia is not considering the increase of round timber export duties
27.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The government is not considering the increase of export duties on round timber, Prime-Tass news agency quoting prime-minister Mikhail Fradkov announced.
According to Mikhail Fradkov this idea is popular in the Ministry of natural resources, this measure should not disagree with the...Forest supplies up 17% in Germany
27.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The recent monitoring of forests in Germany showed that the amount of forest resources increased 17% from 2.28 billion cub m in 1987 to 2.63 billion cub m in 2004, an average of 320 m per hectare.
Annual forest resources increase of 60 thousand cub m is used only 75% (annual timber...Coated paper exports from Western Europe up 48.4% in September 2004
26.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Western European markets continued the positive tendency that started earlier in 2004.
Total newsprint supplies – up 3.9% to 824 thousand tons, while the prevailing amount of newsprint was supplied to the Western Europe. The demand inside Western Europe increased 2.0%.
...Price index by Russian timber sector enterprises up 6.3% in first 9 months of 2004
22.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian timber sector enterprises increased 6.3% in first 9 months of 2004 compared to the prior period in 2003.
In September 2004 prices increased 2.0% due to the growth of prices in the fuel industry – up 6.8%. Lesprom
European consumer pulp stocks fell by 7.2% in September
20.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
European consumer pulp inventories fell 7.2% in September, according to UTIPULP. Stocks were 90,389 tonnes lower than the year-earlier level.
Pulp consumption soared 17% last month to 1.213 million tonnes, but was 1.2% lower than the 1.229 million tonne level seen in September 2003...Plywood supply in Japan rose in July by 11%
20.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The latest figures show that the total plywood supply in Japan in July (domestic and imports) was 720,000 cubic metres, 6% more than June and 11% more than July last year, according to ITTO. At 720,000 cubic metres the July figures better the highest level for this year which was recorded in...Finnish producer prices were up 1.6% in September
19.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Producer prices were up 0.4% in September compared with August, and up 1.6% year-on-year due to higher prices of oil products, processed metals, and chemicals and chemical products, Statistics Finland said.
The rise was held back by lower prices of electronic and electrical products, it...Vietnamese wooden products export revenue to increase 70% to $1 billion in 2003
19.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Vietnam has found it hard to fulfil a target of meeting 20 per cent of the wood industry\'s demand for raw materials by 2010 amidst the trend towards wooden products both at home and
abroad.
The Fine Art and Wood Processing Association (FAWPA) said the country\'s natural forests have...Production by Russian timber sector up 3.6% in first 9 months of 2004
18.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian timber, timber-processing and pulp and paper industry production increased 3.6% in first 9 months of 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, the Federal Statistics Agency reported. Production increased 1.6% in September 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003 and up 3.7%...New MDF-Plant in Poland
15.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Pfleiderer plans to invest a total of around € 100 million in the construction of a new MDF/HDF plant. Currently, various locations are being looked at in order to see where the best cost advantages can be found. Planning and construction will last around two years, with production due to go...Timber cargo loading by Russian Northern railways up 5.3% in first 9 months of 2004
14.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Northern railways (an affiliate to Russian Railways) increased timber cargo loading 5.3% to 8.762 million tons in first 9 months of 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, Northern railways public-affairs announced.
Overall cargo turnover increased 10.1% to 100.272 billion tons
...PTT’s forecast for the Finnish forest sector 2004-2005
12.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The growth of the global economy has boosted the export of the Finnish forest industry to a strong growth. In 2005 the growth is forecast to continue but not as briskly as this year. The prices and the profitability of the sector will improve next year. Still, the sawnwood industry will not...European ports increased pulp stores down 8% to 1445.3 thousand tons in September 2004
11.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
European ports reduced pulp stores 8% (130.2 thousand tons) to 1445.3 thousand tons in September 2004, according Europulp statistics.
The most drastic reduction of pulp stores was witnessed in Italy – down 23.3% (by 75.48 thousand tons). Belgium and the Netherlands declined pulp stores 8...Italian woodworking machinery exports increased 13% for the first half of 2004
11.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The Italian export of woodworking machinery and technologies confirms its positive trend: in the period between January and June 2004, exports have grown by 13% as compared to the same period in 2003, reaching 611 million Euro.
According to Acimall (the Italian woodworking machinery and...Russia to boost furniture production 3% in 2004
08.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russia will boost furniture production 3% to RUR 48 billion in 2004 compared with 2003, Ministry of industry and power resources reported.
Furniture exports are expected to reach RUR 6 billion or $200 million. Retail sales are expected to reach RUR 38 billion. The remaining amounts will...German forest law revised
06.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The government of the German province of Bavaria presented the modified forest law (previously adopted in 1975) and the law regulating the rights and obligations of the public servants employed in the national timber sector.
The modified law is intended to define more distinctly the...Wooden houses building on the rise in Turkey
06.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The building of wooden houses in Turkey is of high demand due to the decrease of banking credit interests.
According to analysts, the governmental plans to build houses for socially-dependent citizens gives ground to expect a building boom in the next few years.
The development of...Japanese softwood imports up 4% within 6 months in 2004
06.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Japanese softwood imports increased 4% to 1.48 million cub m within 6 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003.
According to Japan Lumber Journals, the main suppliers of timber to Japan were Finland (577 thousand cub m), Sweden (459 thousand cub m) and Austria (459 thousand...Japanese imports of glued timber from China increased 248% within 6 months in 2004
06.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Japanese imports of glued timber from China increased 248% to 58 thousand cub m within 6 months in 2004 (64 thousand cub m in 2003), director of international projects of the US Council on softwood timber Paul Broadman announced in his address during CINTRAFOR’S 2004 conference on...China still faces large gap between supply and demand of wood products
05.10.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The results of the latest nation-wide forest resource inventory from the State Forestry Administration show that China still faces major challenges because of the inadequate harvestable volumes, the imbalanced distribution of resources, the very high demand for wood products and the severe...World chemical market pulp producer inventories increased by 200,000 tonnes in August
28.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
In August, world chemical market pulp producer inventories increased by 200,000 tonnes to 3,988 thousands of tonnes compared to the previous month, according to report by Pulp and Paper Products Council. At current shipping rates, it is estimated that producers held 41 days of supply at the...Mechanical paper shipments and demand in western Europe increased in August
28.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The Association of European Publication Paper Producers, CEPIPRINT, publishes today its monthly report on the western European mechanical paper industry. All grades showed a healthy rise in shipments and demand in August compared to July with year-to-date figures moving inline with...Byelorussia intends to modernize timber machinery fleet by acquiring Byelorussian machines worth $25.999 million
28.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Byelorussian Ministry of agriculture intends to modernize timber machinery fleet in 2004-2008 by acquiring Byelorussian machines worth $25.999 million, Prime-Tass news agency reported.
The necessary funds will be provided partially by the timber enterprises, as well as by credits...UNECE region countries tackle illegal logging and trade of illegally derived forest products
27.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Worldwide, illegal logging causes economic damage of $15 billion annually through loss of revenues to governments, industries and forest owners according to the World Bank.
Representatives from 33 countries within the UNECE region of Europe, North America and of the Commonwealth of...Timber products account for 4.2% of imports from outside CIS within 7 months in 2004
27.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Timber and pulp and paper products account for 4.2% of the imports from outside the CIS countries within 7 months in 2004 .
The amount of pulp and paper and timber products within imports declined 0.3% within 7 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003.
LespromRussian timber cargo transportation to Finland was 27% of the total cargo turnover within 8 months in 2004
24.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian timber cargo transportation to Finland was 27% of the total cargo turnover within 8 months in 2004.
Overall export transportation increased 12% to 17.8 million tons within 8 months in 2004.
LespromEuropean consumer pulp stocks increased by 1% in August
22.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
European consumer pulp inventories climbed for the first time in five months in August, rising by 1%, according to UTIPULP. The increase follows a 4.9% decrease in July.
Stocks moved up by 12,255 tones from 1.194 million tones in July to 1.206 million tones last month (see table below)....China: MDF Sector Restructured
21.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
There have been some major developments in China\'s MDF industry recently. Many large scale medium and high density fiberboard production lines are in the pipeline or are being constructed.
The Shandong Dongying Zhenghe Wood Industry\'s production line, with an annual output of 160, 000...Russian larch prices down within 6 months in 2004 in Japan
21.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian larch log prices had been leading those of other species but, after four months of high prices at about USUS$115 per cubic metre they have fallen to around USUS$110 per cubic metre.
The reason for this say the Japan Lumber report, is that plywood mills slowed purchases of larch...Russian timber products exports increased 22.6% within 7 months
16.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian timber products exports increased 22.6% to $3.98 billion within 7 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, the Federal State Statistics Service announced.
Overall Russian foreign trade turnover increased 25.2% to $143.7 billion
LespromMachinery and timber-processing products orders in Germany increased 28% within 6 months in 2004
14.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
According to the data published by the German Union of machinery and equipment manufacturers, the orders for timber-processing machines and equipment in the first 6 months in 2004 exceeded by 28% the similar index reached during the prior period in 2003, the union\'s spokesperson announced....British Timber Statistics 2003
10.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The Forestry Commission published statistics on British timber harvested and used by primary wood processing industries in Great Britain in \"British Timber Statistics 2003\".
· A total of 7.8 million green tonnes of British timber (roundwood) was delivered to primary wood processors and...UK timber pallet and packaging prices must increase to sustain continuity of supply
10.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The wood packaging sector is continuing to incur cost increases on timber and nails, and there are firm indications that this trend will continue throughout the remainder of 2004 and into 2005, according to report by United Kingdom timber trade association TIMCON. This development is...Global forest and paper industry leaders to convene in Vancouver to discuss plans for next decade
07.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
During the week of May 29 to June 3 2005, senior executives from the world\'s leading forest and paper products companies, government policy makers, analysts, suppliers and customers will meet in Vancouver, Canada to discuss industry issues and plans to address challenges facing the forest...German softwood sawn timber exports to the US doubled within 6 months in 2004
03.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
German statistics department estimated that the country increased softwood sawn timber exports 20% to 2.36 million cub m within 6 months in 2004. Softwood sawn timber imports increased 4% to 2.03 million cub m within 6 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003.
Softwood sawn...North American containerboard demand increased 6.6% in July
02.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
In July, North American containerboard demand showed improvement, increasing 6.6% over the corresponding month last year, according to report by the Pulp and Paper Products Council. North American containerboard production increased by 207 000 tonnes in July or 7.5%, compared to the same...UAE leads in mid-east furniture business
02.09.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Fuelled by the rapid economic growth, the demand for furniture and Timber products within the UAE and the region has witnessed a massive growth during the past four years.
The construction led growth and the diversification of the region\'s economies into tourism and the growing focus on...European consumers reduced pulp stores 5% in July 2004
31.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
European consumers reduced pulp stores 5% in July 2004 compared with June 2004, according to UTIPULP statistics. The stores declined 1.3% in June 2004.
Pulp stores reduced 62.31 thousand tons from 1.256 million tons in June 2004 to 1.193 million tons in July 2004. Pulp stores by the end...World pulp stores increased 10% in July 2004
30.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
World pulp stores increased 344 thousand tons, or 10%, to 3.794 million tons in July 2004, according to the preliminary data announced by the American Forest & Paper Association. The stores registered in July 2004 will be sufficient to provide steady supplies throughout 38 days. Avreage...Finnish timber sector faces raw timber shortage
30.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Finnish timber industry companies may significantly decline production if the government fails to take action on the increase of forestries and to simplify timber imports from Russia, Reuters quoting the Finnish Association of Timber Enterprises reported.
In 2003 Finnish timber...Sawn hardwood production in the UNECE region increased by 0.9% to just over 45 million m3 in 2003, compared with the previous year.
26.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Sawn hardwood production in the UNECE region increased by 0.9% to just over 45 million m3 in 2003, compared with the previous year, due to increased domestic demand in the United States, a result of a buoyant construction sector and higher demand in central and eastern Europe for secondary...The privatization of Russian largest timber enterprises is not advisable: Federal Agency on Timber Sector
26.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The Russian Federal Agency on Timber Sector believes that the privatization of 3 major timber enterprises – Moslesproject, Voronezhlesproject and Ozherelyevsky Plodolesopitomnik is not advisable. The following announcement was made on August, 25 by the director of the Federal Agency on...Byelorussia reported timber cargo loading to the railway transport up 17.2% within 7 months in 2004
25.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Byelorussia reported timber cargo loading to the railway transport up 17.2% to 2.053 million tons within 7 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, Byelorussia ministry of statistics and analysis reported.
Overall cargo loading increased 5.2% to 62.405 million tons.
...Swedish Rottenros starts negotiations for closure of Rockhammar timber
19.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The Rottneros Group’s Board of Directors has decided to instruct the Group\'s CEO to start negotiations with the trade unions concerned for the closure of Rockhammar Timber sawmill. Negotiations will be started immediately. In total, 31 employees will be affected by the decision.
The...Russian timber sector to increased production 6.5% in 2004
17.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian timber, timber-processing and pulp and paper industrial production will reach 106.5% in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, Ministry of economic development and trade announced in the recently published ‘Forecast on the social and economic development of the Russian...China reported sawn timber imports up 11.9% to 3.078 million cub m within 7 months in 2004
17.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
China reported sawn timber production up 11.9% to 3.078 million cub m within 7 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, Customs statistics bureau reported. Sawn timber imports increased 15.5% to $670.1 million. Tropical sawn timber imports increased 5.7% to 1.504 million cub m....China reported round timber imports up 1.6% to 13.053 million cub m within 6 months in 2004
17.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
China reported round timber imports up 1.6% to 13.053 million cub m within 7 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, Chinese customs statistics bureau announced.
Round timber imports increased 11.6% to $1.372 billion. Round tropical timber imports declined 8.5% to 3.809...European parquet industries 2003: Production and consumption on the rise!
11.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Production in the “traditional” FEP member countries rose by 5.6% to reach an all time high of 65.8 million m². Including the (partially incomplete) figures from the “newer” members, being the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania, the total production amounted to 81 million m²,...Wood promotion developing in the new EU member countries
11.08.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The goals of the meeting were to exchange experience and discuss best practice in European wood promotion and to support the establishment of wood councils in the new EU member countries. To achieve this, a workshop was organised focusing on cooperation issues in a European Union of 25...Timber processing products prices up 0.17% in Latvia in June 2004
22.07.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Timber processing products prices increased 0.17% in Latvia in June 2004, spokesperson for the Latvian statistics department told Lesprom.ru.
Publishing and polygraphy products prices increased 0.09% in June 2004.
Pulp, paper and paper products prices increased 4% within the 2nd...EU to license timber imports to fight illegal logging
22.07.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Seeking to halt the billion dollar trade in illegally harvested wood, the European Union on Tuesday set up a scheme to encourage timber producing states to certify their exports to the bloc.
Under the plan, the EU executive Commission would help countries in Africa and Asia fight...European pulp prices remain on the previous level
14.07.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
European pulp manufacturers attempt to retain the price level reached during the recent 2 months. In spite of the fact that softwood pulp prices remain steady, the customers expect them to decline.
Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp (NBSK) price increased from $640 to $650-670 per ton...Pulp stores in European ports have been declining for 3 months
09.07.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Pulp stores in European ports have been declining for 3 months now. In June 2004 pulp stores declined 19.27 thousand tons (-1.3%) to 1.452 million tons, the following data was announced by Europulp. In May the stores declined 1%.
A slight decline in pulp stores was registered in Italy (...Wood promotion developing in the new EU member countries
07.07.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Following the invitation from the Managing Director of the Estonian Timber Council (Puuinfo), Märt Riistop, representatives from wood promotion organisations and industry associations from 15 European countries met in Tallinn on 29 and 30 June, under the chairmanship of Mr Jan Söderlind ...European parquet industry prepares for the future
30.06.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The 48th General Assembly of the European Federation of the Parquet Industry, FEP, was held on 11 June 2004 in Lugano, on invitation of the Swiss parquet industry organisation, ISP. The participants were welcomed to Lugano by Mr Bruno Durrer, ISP President. In his opening speech, FEP...Russian timber, timber-processing and pulp and paper industries will increase production 6,5% in 2004
24.06.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian timber, timber-processing and pulp and paper industries will increase production 6,5%, according to the forecast provided by the Ministry of economic development and trade.
Timber, timber-processing and pulp and paper production increased 7% within 5 months in 2004 compared with...European consumers again reduce pulp stores
21.06.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
European consumers reduced pulp stores by 2,2%, or by 28,614 tons, in May 2004 to 1,273 million tons compared with the prior period in 2003, according to the data announced by UTIPULP. In April 2004 pulp stores declined 0,3% to 1,301 million tons.
In May 2004 consumers’ pulp stores...The European Sawmill Industry: modest optimism prevails
16.06.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
On invitation of the Fédération Nationale du Bois, the members of the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry, EOS, met on 5 June 2004 in Nantes for their annual general meeting. Mr Hans-Michael Offner, EOS President, chaired the meeting.
Developments 2003 and forecasts...Russia reported timber and pulp and paper products exports up 4,5% within 3 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003.
09.06.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russia reported timber and pulp and paper products exports up 4,5% within 3 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003.
Sawn timber exports increased 15,9%. Overall Russian positive trade balance increased 18,7% to $29,1 billion. Foreign trade turnover increased 24,5% to $70,9...Russia and Finland in investment pact
04.06.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russia and Finland are to hold a conference focusing on co-operation in the timber industry in Helsinki in October.
The decision to boost mutual investment was made during talks between the Russian prime minister Mikhail Fradkov and Finnish prime minister Matti Taneli Vanhane.
Other...ZOW has success at Moscow premier
04.06.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
One hundred and fifty companies from 15 countries exhibited at the first ZOW in Moscow and the organisers claim a major business event for the international furniture supply industry has been created.
The show, which was almost sold out, hosted around 5,000m2 of stand space. Italian...The European Commission has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on okoumé plywood from China.
04.06.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The European Commission has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on okoumé plywood from China.
The move follows a complaint about the Chinese imports lodged with the EC by the European Federation of the Plywood Industry (FEIC) in July last year.
Following an investigation the EC has...UK: Coniferous Standing Sales Price
02.06.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Coniferous standing sales prices in Great Britain were 5.2 per cent lower in real terms in the year to March 2004, compared with the previous year. This continues the downward path in coniferous standing sales prices, but is a markedly less steep decline than in the year to March 2003, when...World timber prices improving, markets consolidating
01.06.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Timber prices in the regions with the highest consumer rates have been on the rise since 2003 and are still improving in 2004, according to the research published by RISI. The improvement of final product prices in North America together with the devaluation of USD were the basic factors...Russia: Russian Forestry code will not regulate forestry private ownership
27.05.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian Forestry code will not regulate forestry private ownership, deputy-director of property and land relations, economics and nature resources management of the Ministry of economic development Vsevolod Gavrilov said. The Forestry code will determine the rights and obligations of the...Finland: sawn timber production was 3,4 million cub m within 3 months in 2004
24.05.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Sawn timber production was 3,4 million cub m within 3 months in Finand, corresponding to the similar level reported within the prior period in 2003, according to the Finnish Forest Industries Federation, FFIF report. Veneer production increased 3% to 350 thousand cub m within 3 months in...Demand for timber and paper products likely to increase on Russian interior and exterior markets: the State Duma committee
18.05.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The demand for timber and paper products is likely to increase both on the interior and exterior markets in Russia. The following data was voiced in the expert and analysis report on ‘Russian economic and social development in 2004-2006’ prepared by the State Duma committee on natural...Russian timber sector production growth was 7,5% within 4 months in 2004
18.05.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian timber sector production growth was 7,5% within 4 months in 2004, polygraphy industry – up 6,5%, Federal statistics service reported.
The largest production growth rates were reached in porcelain and faience industry – up 20,4%, as well as in machinery building and metal...The Timber Trade Federation has severely criticised the EU decision to impose Anti-Dumping measures on Chinese Okoume plywood as unfair, punitive and technically incorrect.
12.05.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The EU?s Anti-Dumping Committee decided on 21 April to impose these measures following an enquiry launched last year that examined okoume plywood from China compared with Okoume plywood manufactured in Morocco.
The basis for this decision ignores the fact that that the Moroccan board...Stora Enso Timber inaugurates Nebolchi Sawmill in Russia
27.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Stora Enso Timber inaugurated its second sawmill in Russia in a ceremony at the village of Nebolchi in the Novgorod Region. The new sawmill is part of Stora Enso's strategy to increase industrial operations and enhance wood procurement in Russia. The total investment was EUR 10.3 million and...TTF Attacks EU Anti-Dumping on Oukeme Plywood
27.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The Timber Trade Federation has severely criticised the EU decision to impose Anti-Dumping measures on Chinese Okoume plywood as unfair, punitive and technically incorrect. The EU?s Anti-Dumping Committee decided on 21 April to impose these measures following an enquiry launched last year...Moldavian pulp and paper production increased 27% within 3 months in 2004
23.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Moldavian paper and cardboard production increased 27% to $4,366 million (MDL 52,5 million) within 3 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, Moldavian statistics department reported.
Wooden
products production increased 43% to $1,0313 million (MDL 12,4 million)....The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced free access to a database of over 3,800 U.S. exporters and their products.
20.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The U.S. Supplier List, maintained by USDA`s Foreign Agricultural Service, helps connect potential buyers with U.S. suppliers. It contains more than 500 product categories for companies to include in their listing. More than 80 FAS overseas offices use the database to help export agents,...Japan: Tropical Log Market Firms
20.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Firm FOB log prices have forced up the log market in Japan. Since February arrivals in Japan were modest (around 72,000 Cu.m), and March log price negotiations tended to be bullish, although prices did not move much.
Importers are saying that FOB log costs are rising so steeply that...Japan: Revised Forecasts
20.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Japan's Forest Agency has released new forecasts of supply and demand for imports of wood products up to the 3rd and 4th quarter of this year. In the second half of last year, demand for lumber and building materials surged as there was some improvement in housing starts helped by a...Japan: Revised Forecasts
20.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Japan's Forest Agency has released new forecasts of supply and demand for imports of wood products up to the 3rd and 4th quarter of this year. In the second half of last year, demand for lumber and building materials surged as there was some improvement in housing starts helped by a deduction...Japan: Tropical Log Market Firms
20.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Firm FOB log prices have forced up the log market in Japan. Since February arrivals in Japan were modest (around 72,000 Cu.m), and March log price negotiations tended to be bullish, although prices did not move much.
Importers are saying that FOB log costs are rising so steeply that...The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced free access to a database of over 3,800 U.S. exporters and their products.
20.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The U.S. Supplier List, maintained by USDA`s Foreign Agricultural Service, helps connect potential buyers with U.S. suppliers. It contains more than 500 product categories for companies to include in their listing. More than 80 FAS overseas offices use the database to help export agents,...Optimism: German woodworking machinery
16.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
"Business is now improving" reports the German Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers Association. The Organisation expects that turnover will increase by 1% this year to 3 billion Euros.
The US is the largest market, importing German woodworking machinery worth 234 million Euros in 2003,...Optimism: German woodworking machinery
16.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
"Business is now improving" reports the German Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers Association. The Organisation expects that turnover will increase by 1% this year to 3 billion Euros.
The US is the largest market, importing German woodworking machinery worth 234 million Euros in 2003, +16%...European Window Market 2004
16.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Whereas the European window market has slight growth to show again in 2004 after 2003, the German window market is now bottoming out after a downward trend of many years. This is the assessment of the Verband der Fenster— und Fassadenbauer e.V. This year is the first time since 1995 that...European Window Market 2004
16.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Whereas the European window market has slight growth to show again in 2004 after 2003, the German window market is now bottoming out after a downward trend of many years. This is the assessment of the Verband der Fenster— und Fassadenbauer e.V. This year is the first time since 1995 that...ALL-UKRAINIAN FORUM OF WOOD-PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE PRODUCERS
09.04.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
p>The Ukraine timber, wood-processing and furniture industry is one of the most steadily developing industries. A strong production growth of wood, furniture, and finishes has been observed during recent years.
These factors, and modern market demands, stimulate the modernization of...US Housing Market in February
31.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in February were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,903,000,. This is 1.5 percent (±0.8%) below the revised January rate of 1,932,000, but is 6.6 percent (±1.0%) above the February 2003 estimate of 1,786,000.
Single...US Housing Market in February
31.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in February were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,903,000,. This is 1.5 percent (±0.8%) below the revised January rate of 1,932,000, but is 6.6 percent (±1.0%) above the February 2003 estimate of 1,786,000.
Single...Russia Forest Code: Final Revision
31.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The final version of the new russian forest code will be submitted to the State Duma shortly. The revised Forest Code allows private ownership of forest land. According to it, a leaseholder can purchase the leased forest land after 10 years of lease. The code offers a transparent procedure...Russia Forest Code: Final Revision
31.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The final version of the new russian forest code will be submitted to the State Duma shortly. The revised Forest Code allows private ownership of forest land. According to it, a leaseholder can purchase the leased forest land after 10 years of lease. The code offers a transparent procedure...Malaysia: High Particleboard Demand
30.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Panel FOB prices have jumped over the past month. Particleboard in Malaysia went up to as high as US$170 per cubic metre over the past two-three weeks (up from the previous US$130 to 140 per Cu.m) and still analysts are talking of rather limited supplies for the market. Malaysian analysts...Wood-Based Panel Industry optimistic
30.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
During the recent EPF General Assembly, held on 12 March 2004 in Brussels, the European wood-based panels manufacturers were pleased to conclude that demand is finally picking up again for particleboard, MDF and OSB
Particleboard
The particleboard industry was able to recover gradually...Pulp Prices on Still the Rise in Asia
25.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Market pulp prices for March shipments have continued to surge in most of Asia. Contract prices have been settled in Taiwan and Southeast Asia, where softwood and hardwood grades climbed by $20-40/tonne, Paperloop.com reported quoting suppliers.
Price talks for March deliveries are still...Canadian Western Pulp announces NBSK price increases in U.S. and Europe
25.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Western Pulp Inc. announced that it will be raising its price for northern bleached softwood kraft pulp in Europe and the United States.
In the United States, prices are being raised, effective April 1, 2004 until further notice, by $30.00/tonne from $620 to $650/tonne. In Europe, prices...Russian Pulp and Paper Production up 14% to RUR 124,1 Billion in 2003
25.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Russian pulp and paper production in 2003 increased 14% to RUR 124,1 billion. In 2003 products (plus service and works) production was RUR 8498 billion. Timber sector production was RUR 288,93 billion, or 3,4% of the total industrial production in Russia, Bumprom reported.
Pulp and paper...EU to Grant $41,2 Million to Lithuania for Forestry Development
15.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
EU intends to allocate from the Agricultural orientation and guarantees fund $41,2 million for Lithuanian forestry development within the forthcoming 3 years.
About $33,6 million will be directed to the forestation of agricultural lands in accordance with the village development plans...EU to Grant $41,2 Million to Lithuania for Forestry Development
15.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
EU intends to allocate from the Agricultural orientation and guarantees fund $41,2 million for Lithuanian forestry development within the forthcoming 3 years.
About $33,6 million will be directed to the forestation of agricultural lands in accordance with the village development plans...Russian foreign trade 2003
03.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN report, total exports of Russian forest products in 2003 will reach $3.3 billion (up 15% from 2002). But there is in Russia also a demand for imported forest products, which will increase by over 35% to reach...Russian foreign trade 2003
03.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN report, total exports of Russian forest products in 2003 will reach $3.3 billion (up 15% from 2002). But there is in Russia also a demand for imported forest products, which will increase by over 35% to reach $242...Brazil: Plywood-Export +69%
02.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Brazil's plywood exports totaled US$ 54 million in January some 69% more than in January 2003 (US$ 32 million), the improvement was mainly the result of better prices being secured this year on the back of good demand in the US and improved markets in Europe.ITTOBrazil: Plywood-Export +69%
02.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Brazil's plywood exports totaled US$ 54 million in January some 69% more than in January 2003 (US$ 32 million), the improvement was mainly the result of better prices being secured this year on the back of good demand in the US and improved markets in Europe.ITTOChina: Building Sector Strength
02.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Chinas building industry, according to the latest data, realized yuan 720 billion in total output value in 2002, making up 7% of the Gross National Products. Of the total, output value from the national interior improvement and decoration sector was yuan 420 billion yuan representing a 30%...China: Building Sector Strength
02.03.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Chinas building industry, according to the latest data, realized yuan 720 billion in total output value in 2002, making up 7% of the Gross National Products. Of the total, output value from the national interior improvement and decoration sector was yuan 420 billion yuan representing a 30%...Ukraine Created State Inspection on Forestry Protection, Usage and Reforestation
25.02.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Ukranian cabinet of ministers ordered to create the State Inspection on Forestry Protection, Usage and Reforestation within the Ministry of environment protection as a state management institution, Liga-business inform reported.
In accordance with this directive the Ministry of...Canada:Lumber industry promoting wood for non-residential construction
25.02.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Canadian lumber producers are hoping a resurgence in the use of wood for non-residential construction will help them fight back against the punishing duties on their construction lumber exported to the United States.
Across Canada, colleges, hospitals and other buildings are going back to...Korea:Lumber prices rise on global upturn
25.02.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Lumber prices in Korea took a swing upward last week for the first time in three months,
pushed by the significantly higher import prices, a local industry surveyor said
yesterday.
KoreaPDS figures showed that last week, lumber prices rose an average 5...Russia: Timberjack increases the volume of sales in Russia by two times to 60 mill. Euro.
25.02.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The Finnish forest machinery producer Timberjack is according to Russian sources the leading harvester and forwarder supplier in Russia. 2003 the company sold 105 machines. In 2004 Timberjack wants to increase the volume of sales in Russia by two times to 60 mill. Euro.
A leading Russian...Russia: Timberjack increases the volume of sales in Russia by two times to 60 mill. Euro.
25.02.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The Finnish forest machinery producer Timberjack is according to Russian sources the leading harvester and forwarder supplier in Russia. 2003 the company sold 105 machines. In 2004 Timberjack wants to increase the volume of sales in Russia by two times to 60 mill. Euro.
A leading Russian...Timber Packaging Pricing on the Rise
24.02.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The UK is witnessing its first significant increase in timber packaging and pallet prices for more than 10 years as a result of increased raw material costs and higher demand for timber from a number of other high timber consuming sectors.
The increase has been fuelled by a range of...Timber Packaging Pricing on the Rise
24.02.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The UK is witnessing its first significant increase in timber packaging and pallet prices for more than 10 years as a result of increased raw material costs and higher demand for timber from a number of other high timber consuming sectors.
The increase has been fuelled by a range of...Brazil: Increasing Export to China
05.02.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
For the director of the Regional South of the Brazilian Association for Mechanically Processed Timber Association (ABIMCI), Renato Napoli, the first semester of 2004 will be similar to the last three last months of 2003 (September, October and November). "In that period we?ve had a...Brazil: Increasing Export to China
05.02.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
For the director of the Regional South of the Brazilian Association for Mechanically Processed Timber Association (ABIMCI), Renato Napoli, the first semester of 2004 will be similar to the last three last months of 2003 (September, October and November). "In that period we?ve had a recovering...Parquet industry moderately optimistic
02.02.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Recent developments in the European parquet markets have fuelled a moderate optimism within the parquet industry as regards its performance in 2004. It is estimated that the overall parquet market in the FEP member countries (Western-Europe) has remained relatively stable, with a slight...Parquet industry moderately optimistic
02.02.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Recent developments in the European parquet markets have fuelled a moderate optimism within the parquet industry as regards its performance in 2004. It is estimated that the overall parquet market in the FEP member countries (Western-Europe) has remained relatively stable, with a slight...Japan: OSB Shortages Continue
28.01.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Domestic OSB inventories continue to be tight. After the North American supply nose-dived late last year volumes on offer for January shipment have increased to some extent but not enough to satisfy the demand so prices remain firm. C&F prices for January shipments for 9.5 mm 3x6 are US$310...400 million sqm of Laminate Flooring sold worldwide
28.01.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The members of the EPLF Association of European Producers of Laminate Flooring (Bielefeld, Germany) are satisfied with the way the market has developed over the last year. Despite the difficult economic climate, the laminate flooring business of the EPLF members was positive throughout 2003....Laminate-Flooring: Increasing US-Market and Eastern Europe
26.01.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The North American market for laminate flooring was again buoyant in 2003. Sales totalling 71 million square metres were recorded, compared with 58 million square metres previously. North America now accounts for 18 percent of total European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) sales...Asia: European Laminate Producers loosing market share
26.01.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
The members of the EPLF Association of European Producers of Laminate Flooring lost 2003 in the Asia-Pacific region market share. The turnover of 18 million square metres decreased from 20 million square metres the previous year.
However, the growth were the markets in Israel, South...Windows And Doors Demand To Reach US$147 Billion
21.01.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Worldwide demand for windows and doors is projected to rise 5.7 per cent per year to US$147 billion in 2007, with Brazil, China, India, Mexico and Turkey expected to register the strongest market gains. In China, the largest market among industrializing countries and the second largest in the...Japan: Import Projections
21.01.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Roundwood
Projections for log and lumber imports from the Forestry Agency
of Japan suggest that 2004 imports will be below that of 2003.
Total demand is forecast at 24,517,000 cubic metres, 2.4% less
than in 2003. North American log imports could be up by 2% but
Russian log import are...The Brazilian Association for Mechanically Processed Timber expects that solid wood products' export reach US$ 2.5 billion in 2004.
21.01.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
In the January-October period of 2003, Brazil exported US$ 2.1
billion in solid wood products, 15.9% more than in the same
period of the last year (US$ 1.8 billion).
The Brazilian Association for Mechanically Processed Timber (ABIMCI)
expects that these exports could reach US$ 2.5...US willing to reopen softwood negotiations
16.01.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
According to Canada`s international trade minister Jim Peterson the US administration is willing to search for a new solution to solve the softwood lumber dispute. The meeting on Monday was described as "constructive?, after Canadian provinces rejected the proposal. The provinces last week...European forest research joins forces
13.01.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Creation of a European Research Area and improving Europe's competitiveness are among the main aims of the European Union's 6th Framework Programme. This will be put into practice by using multi-disciplinary networks and large integrated projects. The new situation brings new challenges to...Canada: Price Index November 2003. On a monthly basis, prices for lumber and other wood products were down 1.6% from October.
13.01.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
Decreasing prices for softwood lumber were responsible for this drop, as inventories remained high.
On a year-over-year basis, November represents the eighth consecutive month of decline in the IPPI. Lower prices persisted for pulp and paper products (-6.1%). Lumber rose by 4% compared to...Danish Government Accepts MTCC Scheme
05.01.2004 | WORLD INDUSTRY NEWS | views
In a recent move, the Danish Ministry of the Environment has included the malasian MTCC timber certification scheme as one of the accepted schemes in its Environmental Guidelines for Purchasing Tropical Timber.
In the Guidelines, it is mentioned that, besides the FSC scheme, there are...
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