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.
Domtar Open to Selling Maniwaki, QC, Sawmill
Domtar said it is open to selling its Maniwaki, Quebec, sawmill, saying the best scenario would be to find a local owner, Radio-Canada reported.
Explosion and Fire Reported at Robbins Lumber in Maine
An explosion and large fire were reported on Friday at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, NEWS2 reported.
US Builder Credit Conditions Tighten Slightly in Q1
NAHB reported that builder credit conditions remained tight in Q1, although its AD&C financing index moved closer to neutral territory.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