Statistics

  • Panels
  • March 18, 2024 12:24

US hardwood flooring imports fell more than 10% in January

US imports of hardwood flooring by the US fell 11% in January on sharp declines from the top suppliers. Imports from Indonesia fell 46% in January while imports from Brazil dropped by 23%. ... [more...]

  • Wood Construction
  • March 18, 2024 12:04

Canadian housing starts rebound in February

Canadian housing starts rebounded more than expected in February as groundbreaking increased on multiple-unit urban homes but analysts were doubtful that the pickup in activity, seen key to relieving a housing shortage, would be sustained.... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • March 18, 2024 10:31

Vietnam: Wood product exports recovering but bottlenecks remain

According to data from the Vietnam's Department of Forestry (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) in the first 2 months of 2024, the export value of wood and forest products is estimated to have reached US$2,68 billion, an increase of 47% over the same period last year.According to data from the Vietnam's Department of Forestry (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) in the first 2 months of 2024, the export value of wood and forest products is estimated to have reached US$2,68 billion, an increase of 47% over the same period last year.... [more...]

  • Interior
  • March 15, 2024 12:17

Wood-furniture supply chain in Italy set to rebound from 2024

The Wood-Furniture Supply Chain recorded a negative third quarter in Italy in 2023, as revealed by data published by FederlegnoArredo. However, from 2024 onwards, everything is expected to return to normalcy, particularly thanks to exports.... [more...]

  • Panels
  • March 15, 2024 11:34

Decline in construction industry affects European laminate flooring sales

After a challenging year in 2022, the laminate industry’s sales continue to be impacted by the construction sector’s downward trend into 2023, according to the European Producers of Laminate Flooring Association (EPLF).... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • March 14, 2024 12:54

Vietnam's wood industry aims to export 15.2 billion USD in 2024

Vietnam’s wood and forestry sector is aiming to export 15.2 billion USD worth of its products this year, an increase from the 14.47 billion USD last year which was down 15.4% from 2022.... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • March 13, 2024 09:38

Slovenia: Sharp drop in value of purchased roundwood

Euro 2.7 million of roundwood was purchased from Slovenian private owners in December 2023, which was about 38% less than a month before (due to lower quantities of purchased roundwood),... [more...]

  • Panels
  • March 13, 2024 08:38

Masisa sales down 34,9% in 2023

Masisa S.A. has released its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • March 12, 2024 13:43

China's log imports fall in 2023

China's log imports fall in 2023. China's log imports in 2023 totalled 38.03 million cubic metres, valued at $6.383 billion, a 13% year-on-year decline in volume and a 25% year-on-year decline in value, according to Chinese customs data.... [more...]

  • Wood Construction
  • March 12, 2024 13:43

NAHB: U.S. multifamily housing construction will decline in 2024

Multifamily housing starts are predicted to decline in 2024, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Meanwhile, the remodeling sector remains on solid ground and will hold steady this year.... [more...]

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