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Malaysia’s timber industry is recalibrating. With rising U.S. tariffs looming, exporters are urgently seeking new markets, fast-tracking sustainability, and pushing into higher-value branded products. Can this pivot reshape Malaysia’s role in the global wood trade?
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Cedar and cypress lumber prices in Japan continued to soften in May, posting year-on-year declines of up to 9.6%. Meanwhile, spruce studs inched up for the first time in months—offering a possible hint of price recovery amid shifting builder preferences.... [more...]
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 4, 2025 was US$505 mfbm. This is up +1%, or +$3, from the previous week when it was US$502... [more...]
U.S. exports of Southern Yellow Pine lumber fell 36% in May, driven by weakening Chinese demand and escalating trade tensions. With Canada also scaling back, the data signals a shifting global landscape for American lumber.... [more...]
According to China Customs, China's exports of particleboard reached 156,000 tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, valued at US$78 million.... [more...]
In May 2025, the Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) decreased 12% in value compared to May 2024, from US$334.6 million to US$294.9 million... [more...]
Capacity utilization rates at North American sawmills have remained well below optimal levels for nearly two years. The primary reason: rising interest rates that slowed home sales and, in turn, reduced new housing starts.... [more...]
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