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Hardwood Industry Optimism Rising from the Ashes
Hardwood industry optimism is higher than it has been in a long time, with prices leveling out, supplies tightening back up, and buyers in most sectors and regions placing more orders.
By
Andy Johnson,
September 17, 2015 | 2:54 pm CDT
Lumber Exports to China Unexpectedly Rise in August
U.S. hardwood lumber exports to Asia were down 10% on the year through June. However, more than half of exporters reported improving sales to China in August, a marked turnaround from the steadily falling demand of the past year.
By
Andy Johnson,
September 3, 2015 | 12:00 pm CDT
Cabinetmaker Demand for Hard Maple Is Expected to Rise
Purchasing by cabinet, component and flooring plants will pick up slightly as their inventories thin out over the next two months.
By
Andy Johnson,
August 27, 2015 | 3:48 pm CDT
Some Hardwood Sawmills Struggle to Stay in the Black
Hardwood lumber sales remained relatively slow, as a combination of lackluster overseas demand and the easy availability of lumber kept many buyers on the sidelines. Abrupt lumber price declines challenge profitability, while the ultimate impact of China devaluation is a wild card.
By
Andy Johnson,
August 13, 2015 | 1:37 pm CDT
Holidays Slowed July Hardwood Exports to Europe, Middle East
U.S. hardwood lumber exports totaled 129 million board feet in May, down 2% from the prior month and 15% from May 2014.
By
Andy Johnson,
August 6, 2015 | 8:26 pm CDT
Hardwood Demand Indicator Sees FAS/1F Lumber Prices Firming
Hardwood Publishing’s forward-looking price indices for key hardwood species reflect expectations of lower Red Oak, White Oak, Hard Maple and Soft Maple prices over the next 30 days.
By
Andy Johnson,
July 30, 2015 | 3:49 pm CDT
Housing Helps U.S. Hardwood Sales Improve Faster Than Exports
While U.S. hardwood exports lagged in May and June 2015, domestic demand for hardwood lumber continued to improve. Home construction, which dipped in May, was set to move higher, as both permitting and builder confidence rose - which played out as expected when June figures surged. New and existing home sales also expanded, driving better demand for cabinets, moulding and millwork.
By
Andy Johnson,
July 19, 2015 | 6:11 pm CDT
Hardwood Prices Decline as Global Demand Falls
The vast majority of surveyed North American exporters and foreign buyers reported very limited North American hardwood trade in June as elevated inventories push prices down.
By
Andy Johnson,
July 10, 2015 | 11:58 am CDT
Darker Finishes Bolster Soft Maple at Hard Maple & Cherry’s Expense
Soft maple has taken over hard maple for control of the global maple market and has driven prices for cherry down. Unfortunately, the demand for cherry has not risen.
By
Andy Johnson,
June 25, 2015 | 11:49 am CDT
Hardwood Producers' Bad Summer 2015 Is Good for U.S. Buyers
U.S. hardwood lumber exports through April trailed the 2014 pace by 7%. With global inventories still on the high side, most buyers will take only what they need through the summer. Until the market finds its bottom this fall, buyers will only bite on larger blocks at deep discounts.
By
Andy Johnson,
June 21, 2015 | 1:00 pm CDT
You submitted this Article: Hardwood Industry Optimism Rising from the Ashes
You submitted this Article: Holidays Slowed July Hardwood Exports to Europe, Middle East
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