European pellets: soaring demand, raw material roadblocks

European pellets: soaring demand, raw material roadblocks

Anticipated demand growth in the world’s largest pellet market faces constraints from raw material scarcity and competition with other forest industries. Europe represents 70% of global wood pellet demand and is experiencing resurgent growth, driven by the...
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...
Central Europe post-bark beetle

Central Europe post-bark beetle

Adjustments in Central Europe’s wood supply are inevitable as salvage winds down and forest management adapts to future risks Central European roundwood markets are at a turning point. Forests in much of the region have recently suffered extensive damage from a bark...
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...