Latest Blogs on the Timber Industry & Trade Digitization

Global Lumber Market | June 19, 2023

The global lumber market is competitive and volatile. Factors such as economic conditions, population growth, urbanization, and consumer preferences all affect the global lumber market. Changes in any of these parameters can lead to demand fluctuations. In recent times, there has been a shift in the lumber market, and we are entering a phase of slowing demand and pricing.

Global Lumber Market | November 11, 2022

A few timber buyers and distributors are globally active with truly global agile supply chains. Most at best are competitive and established in one or two markets. Due to this reliance, movements or changes in exchange rates, natural disasters, legal frameworks, port strikes or forest fires might come in the way of fulfilling the transaction.

Global Lumber Market | November 4, 2022

It is common knowledge that many sawmills sell globally. Export sales to distant markets often use middlemen who act as a filter for information on how the market is performing. This means that exporters often have incomplete knowledge of the market, and that can put them at a disadvantage. To understand the risks associated with the industry & mitigate them to the best effect, one must first understand the situation.

Global Lumber Market | September 16, 2022

The global timber market goes through volatile ups and downs throughout the year because of several factors like raw material supply, weather, exchange rates, housing demand, logistics prices, global price discrepancies, and logistics capacity. Decisions taken without fully understanding the performance of the target market or the competitors’ activity in their key markets can harm your business's profit margins and lead to lost opportunities.