Timber industry research & analytics Tag: China
Largest Chinese timber enterprises confirmed participation in Wood Guangzhou 2014
24 March 2014 ` 19:30
In addition to international exhibitors from 15 countries of the world, leading Chinese wood industry companies also confirmed their participation in Wood Guangzhou fair which will take place on May 12-14, 2014. LuLi Group owns 14 factories and... 
Global Trends Review, February 24 – March 09, 2014: China boosts investments into foreign timber processing; Moody’s anticipates pulp price decline
13 March 2014 ` 16:44
Chinese timber enterprises are rapidly increasing foreign investments. Around $1.3 billion has been already allocated in some 20 countries, mainly for logging and primary processing, but with growing interest in wood product manufacturing, as ITTO reported. Recently, both... Accsys, Norvik Timber and AVEK confirmed participation in Wood Guangzhou 2014
2 March 2014 ` 17:49
Arrangers of Wood Guangzhou exhibition which is to be held on May 12-14 announced that enterprises from 14 countries/regions have already confirmed their participation. The list of fair participants includes companies from USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, Russia, Slovenia,... Global Trends Review, January 13-26, 2014: results of 2013 for Central European sawmillers; pellet prices stable, but under pressure
3 February 2014 ` 15:45
At the beginning of the year the average price of wood pellets in Germany has slightly decreased, as the German Energy Wood and Pellet Association (DEPV) reported. January price is €284.93/t, which is 0.2% lower than in December... 
In 2013, DAF prices of Russian timber in China decreased
16 January 2014 ` 03:08
During eleven months of 2013, average export prices for timber shipments from Russia to China at various shipping points were in the range of $77- $165 per m3 on DAF conditions. The average price of pine lumber on... Global Trends Review, December 23, 2013 – January 12, 2014: Japanese housing performed well in 2013, but home producers might push importers off the market in mid-term
16 January 2014 ` 01:18
After eleven months of 2013, housing starts in Japan were up 10% on last year’s figures, Holzkurier says. This makes 2013 the strongest construction year in Japan ever since 2008. As a preliminary total estimate, 960,000 housing units... Wood Guangzhou 2014 fair to host Global Wood Industry Forum
15 January 2014 ` 00:53
Wood Guangzhou 2014 organizing committee announced that Global Wood Industry Forum 2014 will be held concurrently with the exhibition on May 12-14, 2014. The forum will provide a platform for industrial professionals to find business opportunities and know... Global Trends Review, December 09-15, 2013: China creates national timber trading online system
20 December 2013 ` 12:03
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced the establishment of a Timber and Wood Products Spot Trading Platform, ITTO reported. This trading platform will be open nationally and will provide a comprehensive timber industry service... Global Trends Review, December 02-08, 2013: reports of UNECE, EU Flooring Association and German Pellet Institute published
13 December 2013 ` 03:53
The UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) announced that the residential construction volume in Europe is expected to fall this year before a slight increase in 2014, TTJ reported. “While a short- or mid-term recovery is unlikely in... Guangzhou to host China’s leading wood & timber fair on 12-14 May, 2014
5 December 2013 ` 16:16
Wood Guangzhou 2014 fair is welcoming industry players to China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex on 12-14 May, 2014. Previous edition of the fair gathered renowned companies from USA, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Latvia, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, and... Global Trends Review, November 25 – December 01, 2013: lumber trade hindered by protectionism; CLT may add value to the European market
5 December 2013 ` 03:40
At the Timber Market conference, organised by the Swedish Forest Industries Federation, it was reported that global timber market growth is expected in 2014, but protectionism in some markets constitutes a problem, TTJ said. Swedish exports to North... Global Trends Review, November 18-24, 2013: still rising EU wood costs; commercial construction to drive industry in UK & Germany
27 November 2013 ` 23:03
Softwood log prices in the eastern departments of France have been growing steadily for several months, Fordaq reported. At an auction, a 5% increase for pine and spruce was registered in November compared to September. Presently, pine logs... 