What we publish
FEA markets our knowledge and data through analytical products that cover the forest product industry. These include Monthly Advisors and newsletters for near-term analysis, the Quarterly Forecasting Service for a longer-term outlook and an extensive historical database, as well as the industry's only comprehensive, up-to-date, mill-level capacity reports, categorized by sector.Wood Markets News
What’s got our attention.
US Housing Starts Rise in January; Permits Fall, Completions Rise
US housing starts rose 7.2% in January, permits fell 5.4%, and completions rose 4.8%.
US Townhouse Construction Starts Hold Steady in 2025
US townhouse construction starts totaled 173,000 homes in 2025, essentially flat from 2024, while the sector’s share of single-family starts remained near record levels.
US Mortgage Rates Rise in the Week Ending March 12
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11%, up from 6.00% the previous week, Freddie Mac reported.Spotlights
Spotlights take a deep dive into topics important to our subscribers.
Section 122 Implications for Wood Products
On February 20, President Donald Trump announced a 10% temporary import duty under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, shortly after the US Supreme Court struck down his tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Vietnam Industry Overview: Opportunities for Softwood
Against a backdrop of evolving global trade policies and growing demand for sustainable timber raw materials, Vietnam has established itself as a major player in the global wood furniture manufacturing industry, over the past two decades.
New Tariffs Will Have Massive Effects on US Economy; North American Wood Products Sector Will See Few Direct Effects
The trade restrictions announced on the Trump Administration’s “Liberation Day” mark a sea change in US trade policy. Here are a few of our initial thoughts.Conferences
Global Softwood Log & Lumber Conference
Join us for the wood product industry’s premier gathering of analysts, producers, buyers, and traders. Against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty, FEA’s conference delivers valuable insights from our analysts and guest speakers alike. Read More