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After a strong May, exports of Swedish sawmills has slowed significantly in June. A total of 1.03 million cubic meters were sold abroad, which were 14.2% less than in the reference month last year. In the first half of 2011, exports were 6.12 million cubic meters, representing an increase of 3.6%. The price pressure on all product lines continues. The average prices realized in June, fell even slightly stronger than in May.... [más...]
In the 3 prefectures (Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima) most
affected by the earthquake and tsunami plywood demand
is being driven by emergency repair work and the plywood
business is booming...... [más...]
"We do not know where we are," characterizes a Swiss forest contractor the current timber market situation. At present, it is hard to estimate how big log demand off Swiss sawmills will be in the upcoming fall. On one hand lumber imports – especially KVH and glulam – from the euro zone could increase since a strong Swiss franc makes goods from abroad more and more affordable. On the other hand, Swiss construction industry is working to high capacity and makes for a high timber demand.... [más...]
During the first five months of 2011 imports of wooden
furniture into Peru rose 55% to US$ 23 million thanks to
the rapid expansion of the real estate sector and the greater
willingness of households to purchase household furniture...... [más...]
In the state of Paraíba in northeastern Brazil, furniture
manufacturers are taking advantage of the current
domestic construction boom to expand production to meet
the growing demand for furniture...... [más...]
Analysts of Credit Suisse expect a further growth of the Swiss building sector for the third and fourth Quarter of 2011. In the second quarter, construction industry stagnated at a high level. The Swiss bank characterize this as "a deep breath before the next round".... [más...]