Woodworking Industry News German Woodworkers Buy Most from Italians Despite Italian woodworking machine sales falling 3.7 percent in 2012, a feared “disaffection” of foreign markets has not occurred. By Mark Vruno, April 18, 2013 | 10:01 am CDT
Pricing & Supply Record Hardwood Exports; Lumber Shortage and Suspended Buys With record hardwood lumber exports prices continue to climb with some exporters running out of wood to sell and some buyers suspending purchases until prices fall. By Andy Johnson, April 4, 2013 | 1:04 pm CDT
Pricing & Supply Hardwood Supplies Tighten, Prices Firm With domestic and international markets improving, hardwood supplies are expected to tighten, resulting in firming prices. By Andy Johnson, February 15, 2013 | 3:01 pm CST
Pricing & Supply Strong Hardwood 2013 European Exports Expected Hardwood exports to Europe increased in January. Exporters expect stronger European business in 2013. By Andy Johnson, February 12, 2013 | 10:12 am CST
Pricing & Supply Cherry Prices Inch Up, Strong Red Oak Demand Cherry lumber prices are expected to increase in the next two months based on growth in cabinet door production and exports to China. By Andy Johnson, January 25, 2013 | 3:40 pm CST
Management Lumber Inventories Low, Some Species in Tight Supply Domestic lumber consumption continues to increase, with strong demand from flooring plants and rising demand from the kitchen cabinet sector. By Andy Johnson, January 18, 2013 | 5:01 pm CST
Pricing & Supply Hardwood Exports Spike Despite Euro Woes Hardwood lumber exports for Aug. 2012 spike 16% over last year despite despite struggling European market. By Andy Johnson, November 2, 2012 | 3:23 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry News Poplar Price Gain Prompted by Hardwood Exports, Market Trends Poplar prices have risen almost continuously for about 18 months, one of the longest sustained runs in recent memory. By Andy Johnson, August 27, 2012 | 10:06 am CDT
Pricing & Supply U.S. Hardwood Exports Show Growth U.S. hardwood lumber exports remained strong in March 2012, the latest month for which trade data are available. By Andy Johnson, June 7, 2012 | 2:17 pm CDT
Pricing & Supply Hardwood Exports to China Near Record Hardwood lumber shipments to China could surpass 2011’s record levels, creating a potential for limited availability and increased prices. By Andy Johnson, April 5, 2012 | 2:24 pm CDT
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