Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) decreased 10% in value year-over-year in January, the ITTO reported.
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President Trump Orders Investigation Into Lumber and Timber Imports Ahead of Tariffs
Trump ordered the Commerce Department to launch an investigation into the national security harm posed by lumber imports, Bloomberg reported.
Isle of Man Plantation Timber Harvesting to Begin in February
A timber harvesting operation is set to begin this month across Isle of Man plantations, marking a significant step in the island’s commercial forestry activities.
Millari Group Australia to Acquire Juken New Zealand’s Gisborne Facilities
Millari Group Australia has acquired Juken New Zealand’s manufacturing facilities in Gisborne, New Zealand, Australian Rural & Regional News reported.
Södra and Vida Pause Sawmill Production in Sweden as Timber Shortage Drives Up Prices
Södra and Vida will temporarily halt production for a short period this winter due to a timber shortage driving up prices, Skogsaktuellt reported.
Ireland’s Timber Industry Seeks Government Support Following Wind Storm Damage
The Irish timber industry is seeking government support to evaluate, harvest, and replant large volumes of woodland nationwide, Business Post reported.
Vietnam’s Wood Exports to the US Up 7% in Value in December
Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports to the US in December reached US$887.4 million, up 7% compared to November and up 19% year-over-year.
Southern Pine Lumber Exports Fall 2.2% in December
Southern pine exports (both treated and untreated) totaled 565.7 MMBF in 2024, an 11% increase compared to 2023, the SFPA and USDA reported.
UK Extends Biomass Energy Agreement With Drax but Reduces Subsidies
The UK and Drax reached a new deal that will halve the energy producer’s subsidies over 2027–31, while ensuring the group uses more sustainable sources of woody biomass, Reuters reported.
US Wood Pellet Exports Retreat in December
The US exported 879,332.3 metric tons of wood pellets in December, down from 973,783.9 metric tons in November, Biomass Magazine and the USDA reported.