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The international hardwood trade has witnessed a profound reconfiguration in recent years, with US hardwood logs dramatically redirecting from China to Vietnam. Policy changes in China—including tariffs and phytosanitary requirements introduced around early 2025—made direct imports of US logs increasingly challenging and unprofitable.... [more...]
In the wood sector, there are occasional moments when market behaviour appears to defy economic logic. However, these episodes are rarely comparable in scale to what economists describe as a price bubble. ... [more...]
A strategic one-hour briefing for the global wood industry. For a quarter of a century, Fordaq has been quietly shaping how the global wood industry does business online...... [more...]
The EU’s hardwood imports from the United States surged into a strong peak this spring, dipped sharply mid-year, and rebounded with firmer prices by August 2025. Oak dominated the trade with more than 64% share, while walnut and poplar delivered standout value gains. Our latest analysis breaks down all monthly trends, species dynamics, pricing behaviour, and the full statistical picture from January–August 2025.... [more...]
CEO of the Latvian Forest Industry Federation (LKF) and both Latvian Association of Independent Timber Harvesting Companies and the Latvian Wood Processing & Exporting Association.... [more...]
The European hardwood market is currently experiencing a downturn, marked by decreased consumption and production due to economic and geopolitical ...... [more...]
Ponsse’s Jarmo Vidgrén on 55 Years of Forestry Legacy. From a village forge in 1970 to delivering the 21,000th machine in 2025 — Jarmo Vidgrén shares how Ponsse keeps its family spirit alive in 40+ countries. Discover the Finnish giant’s secrets to operator-first innovation, digital forest-to-mill connectivity, and why “we don’t chase quick wins — we build for generations.”... [more...]
This is the 1st interview in Fordaq’s 25th Anniversary series - “100 Wood Industry Leaders - 100 Visions”, celebrating global executives who are shaping the future of the wood industry. And it’s only fitting that we begin with VMG Group - a company that has been leading by example for years.... [more...]
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