Wood Pellet Producer Operating Rates by Region Based on EIA Data

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U.S. wood pellet production facilities can be classified into two categories: “industrial grade,” which is mostly produced in the South and “domestic use grade,” which is primarily produced in the East and West. In addition to different end uses, the more…

Has Russia followed through with its 2022 log export ban?

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In the Q2 2022 FRQ, we discussed Russia’s self-imposed ban on exporting “wood in the rough” starting in early 2022, in hopes of spurring their internal forest products industry. At that time, imports into the EU Trade Zone and China more…

The other pellet producers: North American domestic market

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According to Forisk North America Mill Database, the North American domestic pellet market, which includes grilling and home heating pellets, is approximately 5.7 million tons in size. The U.S. North accounts for the majority of North America’s capacity at 44%, more…

Russo-Ukrainian Conflict: An Update on Russian Pellet Flows and Spot Prices

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Following the start of the conflict, many western countries and their allies imposed strict economic sanctions on Russia and many major European utilities halted biomass purchases from Russia, as discussed in the Q2 2022 FRQ. According to data from FutureMetrics, more…

Q2 2023 Forisk Wood Fiber Review: Paper and Packaging’s Slowdown Is Starting to Impact U.S. Wood Prices

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This blog includes data from the Forisk Wood Fiber Review, a quarterly publication tracking North America’s major wood fiber markets. For more information, please visit www.forisk.com. The paper and packaging slowdown has reached into a third consecutive quarter and has more…