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European and American Hardwood Markets in 2001 & 2002. A presentation for the AHEC European American Hardwood Convention Dublin, Ireland 25 October 2001. by Ed Pepke UN-ECE & FAO Geneva. UN-ECE & FAO TIMBER database, Geneva UN-ECE & FAO Timber Bulletins
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European and American Hardwood Markets in 2001 & 2002 A presentation for the AHEC European American Hardwood Convention Dublin, Ireland 25 October 2001 by Ed Pepke UN-ECE & FAO Geneva UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
UN-ECE & FAO TIMBER database, Geneva UN-ECE & FAO Timber Bulletins “Forest Products Annual Market Review, 2000-2001” “Forest Products Markets in 2001 and Prospects for 2002” Sources of information UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Consumption of sawn hardwood in the UNECE region* continued to rise to an all-time record through 2000. Sawn hardwood production in the UNECE region increased by 4.1% in 2000. Trade in hardwoods was at record levels in 1999 and continued to accelerate during most of 2000 throughout the UNECE region. Forest Products Annual Market Review, 1999-2000 findings (1 of 4) * ECE region is USA & Canada, all of Europe and CIS (55 countries) UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Prices of logs and lumber produced in the region advanced, although much more so in North America where the domestic and export demand was exceptionally strong and only towards the end of 2000 showed any sign of easing. European production of sawn hardwood in 2000 responded to increased demand and improved prices and swelled with the recovery of wind-blown timber at the beginning of the year and demand from Asia. Forest Products Annual Market Review, 1999-2000 findings (2 of 4) UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Eastern Europe emerged as a more significant supplier of sawn hardwoods greatly assisted by the continued strength of the dollar and weakness of the euro currency. Globalization of hardwood markets continued to play an increasingly important role, well demonstrated by the influence of such countries as China in the global supply and demand equation. Forest Products Annual Market Review, 1999-2000 findings (3 of 4) UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Rationalization in the furniture industry within and outside the UNECE region is changing the supply and demand profile for sawn hardwood. The first half of the 2001 market saw a sharp downturn in demand levels and prices in North America and Europe. Forest Products Annual Market Review, 1999-2000 findings (4 of 4) UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Sawn hardwood markets in North America are softening in 2001. Uncertainty for 2002 based on reports presented during the market discussion. Production and trade of value-added products, both temperate and tropical, is increasing, in part due to globalization effects. Tropical value-added products trade could exceed that of primary products in 2003. Timber Committee market discussions forecasts from 3 October 2001 UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Europe: Hardwood lumber demand and supply UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Europe: Hardwood lumber trade UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Europe: Hardwood lumber imports UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
United States: Hardwood lumber demand and supply UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
United States: Hardwood lumber trade UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Europe: Hardwood logs demand and supply UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Europe: Hardwood log trade UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
United States: Hardwood log demand and supply UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
In light of the economic downturn, it is imperative to develop new wood products to expand existing markets and to establish new markets to meet consumers’ needs. It is important for the forest products industry to work internationally to promote the environmental advantages of the sustainable production of wood. Conclusions of UN Timber Committee market discussions, October 2001 (1 of 2) UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Need to increase the wood culture in the region. Coordinate on-going national and regional campaigns to promote the use of wood. Conclusions of UN Timber Committee market discussions, October 2001 (2 of 2) UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE
Discussion, questions? UNECE TIMBER COMMITTEE