What we publish
FEA markets our knowledge and data through analytical products that cover the forest product industry. These include Monthly Advisors and newsletters for near-term analysis, the Quarterly Forecasting Service for a longer-term outlook and an extensive historical database, as well as the industry's only comprehensive, up-to-date, mill-level capacity reports, categorized by sector.Wood Markets News
What’s got our attention.
US Mortgage Applications Rise in the Week Ending July 17
US mortgage application volume rose 1.9% in the week ending July 17, as purchase applications increased 6.0% and refinancing fell 2.0%.
University of Oregon Breaks Ground on Mass Timber Behavioral Health Facility
Skanska broke ground on an $83 million, 54,000-square-foot mass timber behavioral health facility at the University of Oregon’s Portland campus.
US Existing-Home Prices Rise 0.3% in June
US home prices rose 3.0% year-over-year in June, with annual growth reaching its fastest pace in 10 months, Redfin reported.Spotlights
Spotlights take a deep dive into topics important to our subscribers.
Section 122 Implications for Wood Products
On February 20, President Donald Trump announced a 10% temporary import duty under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, shortly after the US Supreme Court struck down his tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Vietnam Industry Overview: Opportunities for Softwood
Against a backdrop of evolving global trade policies and growing demand for sustainable timber raw materials, Vietnam has established itself as a major player in the global wood furniture manufacturing industry, over the past two decades.
New Tariffs Will Have Massive Effects on US Economy; North American Wood Products Sector Will See Few Direct Effects
The trade restrictions announced on the Trump Administration’s “Liberation Day” mark a sea change in US trade policy. Here are a few of our initial thoughts.Conferences
Global Softwood Log & Lumber Conference
Join us for the wood product industry’s premier gathering of analysts, producers, buyers, and traders. Against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty, FEA’s conference delivers valuable insights from our analysts and guest speakers alike. Read More