The beech log exports of the German forestry move still in the red. In December 47,220 cbm were exported, decreasing 69 percent. The export value declined 46 percent. Looking at the period from January to December the amount of beech logs exported from Germany declined 33 percent to 424,711 cbm, corresponding to a value of 39.45 million euro, down 38 percent.<
Two thirds less in the offered amounts. That was the most significant change at the precious oaks tender sale "Eiche zwischen Ems & Elbe" compared with the previous years. The state-owned forestry operation of Lower Saxony bases that decline on the restrictions imposed by nature conservation.
A week after the hurricane Xynthia the state-owned forestry department of Thuringia adjusted its first damage estimation. Meanwhile the forestry experts emanate from 150,000 cubic meters of storm-fallen timber in the Free State.
Many framing lumber prices firmed and then moved higher amid spurts of sales reaching the mills. Traders at all levels of the market continued to label price trends as "supply-driven," with few noting any major increases in consumption...
Here IHB/Fordaq-subscribers can see a detailed analysis of the timber auction at the French congregation Velaine-en-Haye (2/21/2010) sorted by wood species and buyers.
Sawmills outside of the areas affected by the hurricane Xynthia must not hope to get any supplies of storm-fallen timber. Also markdowns are not realistic. On the contrary, contracts closed after the storm are showing slight price increases.
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The January producer prices statistics reflects the price increase for packaging wood and sidings. Unlike for construction timber those assortments show a significant surcharge. Compared with December 2009 lumber prices fell. The recovery of prices for engineered wood products now also affected laminate floorings.
This report contains prices of logs, wooden beams, veneer, plywood, solid wood flooring and other items from timber markets in several Chinese regions: Jiashan Kaihua, Shanghai Furen...
