The US exported 865,995.4 metric tons of wood pellets in June, up from 820,057.5 metric tons in May, according to the USDA and analysis by Biomass Magazine.
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Chinese Companies Continue to Increase Sawn Timber Purchases via the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange
Between January and July, Chinese companies have increased purchases of sawn timber through the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange by approximately 2.5 times when compared to the same time period in 2022.
Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Declined Year-Over-Year in June
According to the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), in June, Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) declined 39.0% year-over-year in value to US$292.0 million in June.
US Dept. of Commerce Adds Antidumping and Countervailing Duties to Certain Hardwood Plywood Products Exported From Vietnam
The US Department of Commerce recently issued its final determination that plywood exported from Vietnam using inputs sourced from China is a product of China and is therefore subject to the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on hardwood plywood exported from China.
Bergs Timber Announces Closure of Its Estonia Sawmill Facility
Bergs Timber AB announced that it intends to cease operations at its sawmill in Estonia. The mill is operated by Bergs’ subsidiary Laesti. According to the press release, operations will conclude in August.
End of Native Timber Harvesting in the State of Victoria, Australia, Forces Local Sawmill to Close
According to reporting by ABC News, one of the businesses that will be impacted by the end of native timber harvesting is Walker’s timber mill, located in Corryong, Victoria. The mill has been in continuous operation for over 58 years.
World’s First Date Palm Fronds MDF Plant Being Built in Egypt
Dieffenbacher has been selected to supply the world’s first plant for the production of MDF from date palm fonds to Egypt. The HDF/MDF facility is being built in the Toshka region and is scheduled to begin production in 2025.
UK’s Vistry Announces Reopening of Timber Frame Factory
Vistry, a top UK housebuilder and leader in partnership housing, announced it has reopened what is described as a “mega facility” in the East Midlands region, according to a report by Inside Housing.
US Wood Pellet Exports Increase in May
The US exported 820,057.5 metric tons of wood pellets in May, up from 720,209.2 metric tons of wood pellets in April. Compared to a year ago—740,605.0 metric tons—shipments were also higher.
Russian Timber Production Declined Between January and May
According to Rosstat and Global Wood Trade Network, Russian timber production between January and May declined by 10.1% year-over-year to 11.5 million cubic meters.