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The plunge in framing lumber prices was unabated, but another round of steep discounting drew in more inquiries and orders compared with recent weeks. Traders sensed that customers were more comfortable with lower prices, while the need for some buyers to replenish was evident after weeks on the sidelines
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Many framing lumber prices showed more stability after steep double-digit losses the previous two weeks. However, while some prices firmed, and even bounced off a bottom, a number of trends continued to point downward.
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The German Association of Wood Packaging, Pallets and Export Packaging (HPE) price index shows that solid wood and wood-based materials for the production of pallets and wood packaging continued to increase
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In June, the reported log volumes in the Tyrolean non-state forest were very low. Due to the storm and the bark beetle infestation, hardly any fresh wood comes onto the market
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A decidedly bearish tone pervaded framing lumber markets, as downside price pressure intensified. Deep double-digit cuts not seen in more than a year developed, while failing to draw in much buying
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A second muted week of trading since the U.S. holiday generated cracks in prices of framing lumber. Still fortified with order files of at least one to two weeks on many items, producers gave ground grudgingly.
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Despite the still to be processed storm and beetle wood large quantities in different parts of Austria and the amounts of wood that comes from the German storm affected areas to Austria
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A third straight week of slack framing lumber sales prompted producers to take a more aggressive approach to trading. Coast dry framing mills were on the leading edge of what traders noted was looking more and more like a “June swoon,”
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In June, the price for ENplus A1 wood pellets dropped by more than the seasonally low April and May. The average price for pellets went down to
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In May 2018, the producer prices for commercial wood products continued to rise slightly in Germany. Almost half of the figures are unchanged compared to April, only wood chips and pellets have fallen slightly
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Prices of framing lumber continued to plummet, but in some cases the drops drew in buyers. The stronger level of activity was most noticeable in Western S-P-F and Coast species
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Trading of framing lumber hit a higher gear by midweek, and producers reacted with a firmer stance and higher quotes. Spring weather breaking out across the continent was a major factor.
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A supply-driven framing lumber market accelerated amid a decided increase in seasonal demand. This sent prices soaring in all species, with many setting all-time highs
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In April, the prices for spruce sawlogs in Tyrol rose slightly. Poorer qualities are under pressure in the wake of the high number of beetle attacks in northern Austria
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In March 2018, all values listed in the German producer price index for wood products are higher than in the previous year. In the short-term comparison with February 2018, this only applies to a good half of the values
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In May, the prices for wood pellets of ENplus quality fell significantly. The average price for wood pellets (delivery quantity 3-8 t) is 356.80 CHF / t.
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Framing lumber prices in the US reached further record-highs during last week, as robust seasonal demand overwhelmed supplies. Steep double-digit price hikes were the rule in all species
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Oak has become priceless in France! This statement may seem exaggerated but the examination of the auction results for the first five months of 2018 leaves no doubts about the current state of the oak market in France. Year-on-year and on average (see table 1), the price increase of logs reached 25%, exceeding 50% over two years
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In May, as in Germany and Switzerland, pellet prices fell as expected in Austria. The average retail price for wood pellets of quality ENplus A1 (delivery quantity 6t) is currently
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A mix of trends in prices of framing lumber emerged across producing regions. Trends varied based on species, product groups, and even volumes sold. Gains were most pronounced in Western S-P-F, with #2&Btr 2x4 standing out; mill prices surged $20-30 for the week
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After a stagnation period in December and January, German producer prices for commercial wood products in February show a clear upward trend
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