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The European softwood industry is navigating a period of gradual stabilization after three years of difficult market conditions, according to outlooks presented at the 73rd International Softwood Conference in Oslo in October 2025. While both producers and traders report modest improvements, the sector faces continuing challenges, including record-high log prices, limited spruce availability, and subdued […]
Fastmarkets proposes to launch 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.
Fastmarkets has corrected its FP-SAP-0001 Superabsorbent polymer, delivered North America, $/lb, which was published incorrectly on October 1.
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Fastmarkets is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for North America Timber and Biomass Markets which include Log Lines and Woodfiber & Biomass Markets as part of its announced annual methodology review process.
Fastmarkets proposes to launch new assessments of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) and bleached eucalyptus kraft (BEK) pulp spot prices for Europe, starting in January 2026.
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