Softwood lumber markets: Regional demand outlook to 2025

Softwood lumber markets: Regional demand outlook to 2025

After several years of strong demand and record prices for softwood lumber, the global sawmill industry now faces challenging markets ahead. From 2020 to 2022, supply chain constraints and an unexpected surge in home improvement due to COVID-19 have supported the...
How will war in Ukraine shape forest product markets?

How will war in Ukraine shape forest product markets?

Disruptions in global trade of forest products Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24 came as a shock to many in Europe and around the world. Beyond the human cost of the war, it’s having profound impacts on global markets – including markets for forest products....
Softwood lumber markets: Regional demand outlook to 2025

Tighter global lumber markets

Strong demand in the US and China, and constrained supply from key exporters, is driving global shortage for softwood lumber. Anyone who recently bought sawn lumber will know that prices are high this year. This is felt globally, but nowhere more than in North America...