Category Archives: Reports

Imports of wood pellets to Japan increase 42% in January

In January 2023, the imports of wood pellets to Japan expanded 42% year-on-year to 456 thousand tonnes. the average price for wood pellets imported to Japan expanded 7% compared to the previous month and amounted to $242 per tonne. This is 30% more than a year ago when it was $187.

Exports of logs from New Zealand expand 26% in January

In January 2023, the exports of logs from New Zealand expanded 26% year-on-year to 1,184.4 thousand m3. the average price for logs exported from New Zealand in January 2023 gained 4% compared to the previous month and amounted to $101 per m3. This is 3% less than a year ago when it was $103.

Voith publishes its Sustainability Report 2022

In the 13th issue of the annual Voith Sustainability Report, Voith provides information on its sustainability activities and progress in fiscal 2021/22. “We want to make a verifiable contribution to the sustainable development of the economy and society. To this end, we are making our actions transparent and traceable through comprehensive reporting,” explains Dr. Toralf […]

In December, price for wood pellets imported to European Union loses 6%

In December 2022, the average price for wood pellets imported to European Union decreased 6% compared to the previous month at $267 per tonne. This is 51% more than a year ago when it was $177. The imports of wood pellets to European Union contracted 9% year-on-year to 404 thousand tonnes in December.

Imports of lumber to United Kingdom expand 32% in December

In December 2022, the imports of lumber to the United Kingdom grew 32% year-on-year to 395.9 thousand m3. the average price for lumber imported to the United Kingdom grew 10% compared to the previous month and amounted to $376 per m3. This is 34% less than a year ago when it was $565.

Russian plywood exports down 41% in 2022

Russian plywood exports decreased by 41% to 2 million m3 in 2022. The export value fell by 39% to $1,2 billion. Europe and the USA have been the main markets for Russian plywood exporters. However, exports to Europe were vastly reduced due to sanctions imposed on Russia in 2022, and U.S. export duty on Russian […]

Thousands of tissue industry professionals expected at Tissue World Düsseldorf

Europe’s largest tissue trade show, Tissue World Düsseldorf, returns to Europe for the first time in four years at new venue Messe Düsseldorf from 28-30 March with a raft of exciting new product launches, demos and giveaways from its 110+ exhibiting companies, including the likes of IMA TMC, Eczacıbaşı Tüketim Ürünleri, EDT, Giotto Technologies – […]

Interfor increased Q4 sales to $810.3 million

Interfor Corporation recorded a net loss in Q4 2022 of $72.2 million, or $1.40 per share compared to net earnings of $3.5 million, or $0.06 per share in Q3 2022 and $69.7 million, or $1.15 per share in Q4 2021. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $68.7 million on sales of $810.3 million in Q4 2022 […]

Pölkky CEO Petteri Virranniemi resigns

At the end of January 2023, the Austrian Pfeifer Holding GmbH had completed the acquisition of the Finnish wood processor Pölkky Oy. Petteri Virranniemi has decided to resign as CEO of Pölkky for personal reasons. Josef Dringel, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Pölkky Oy, will also assume the role of CEO for the Finnish sites […]

Exports of lumber from Sweden to U.S. soar 105% in December

In December 2022, the exports of lumber from Sweden to the U.S. surged 105% year-on-year to 132.8 thousand m3. the average price for lumber exported from Sweden to the U.S. in December 2022 slid 4% compared to the previous month and amounted to $355 per m3. This is 7% less than a year ago when it […]