TITLE

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

PUB. DATE

March 2012

SOURCE

Hardwood Market Report;3/30/2012, Vol. 90 Issue 13, p16

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article offers information on the U.S. exports of hardwood lumber during 2012. There has been a downward trend in log exports the past few years due to higher fuel and freight costs. Export of hardwood lumber to several countries is discussed including Canada, Mexico, Vietnam and China. The supplies of the U.S. hardwoods are low for the key species due to which the buyers and sellers are now taking steps with cautions.

ACCESSION #

74252874

Tags: HARDWOODS -- Export & import trade;  FREIGHT handling;  LUMBER;  FUEL -- Costs;  LOGGING

 

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