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Our analysts bring together Fastmarkets’ detailed cost and asset analysis and their expertise in macroeconomic analysis to project demand, production, shipments, inventories, capacity, operating rates and trade data on a 5 – to 15-year time horizon.
As the only intelligence provider covering the forest value chain from end to end, Fastmarkets’ modeling considers the inter-dependencies and dynamics between markets and grades. Models integrate our own mill cost benchmarking data with in-depth intelligence on mills and machines to determine price floors and the impact of closures.
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Fastmarkets’ forest products asset analysis hub includes global mill intelligence and cost analysis that can bring you insights into mill operations and cost of production and more. Head to our hub to:
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The publication of Fastmarkets’ cedar lumber assessments for Tuesday December 23 was earlier than scheduled because of a time zone publication error.
The European sawn timber industry is undergoing notable changes, with major firms restructuring and distributors facing financial strain amid weak market demand and rising costs. The sector faces both fresh challenges and emerging opportunities as it approaches 2026.
Explore 2026 industry shifts as Brazil’s protein boom and Mexico’s evolving trade reshape pulp, paper, and packaging dynamics.
As the year draws to a close, GCC mills are strategically trimming containerboard inventories, anticipating a swift rebound in demand following New Year celebrations and the onset of Ramadan preparations.
Fastmarkets launches assessments for western S-P-F #2&btr 2×4-2×12 delivered Vancouver and delivered Calgary, western S-P-F MSR 1650f and 2100f 2×4 and 2×6 delivered Vancouver, eastern S-P-F #1&2 2×4 and 2×6 8’-16’ specified lengths delivered Montreal, eastern S-P-F MSR 1650f and 2100f 2×4 delivered Toronto, and 1650f 2×6 delivered Toronto on Thursday December 18, 2025.
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