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.
President Trump Postpones 50% Tariff on Certain Canadian Goods for Three Days
President Trump postponed a 50% US tariff on certain Canadian goods for three days, saying Canada and the US have a pending deal.
Federal Funding Aims to Revive Two Grant County, OR, Sawmills
Federal funding totaling $6.15 million will support efforts to restart and upgrade sawmill and biomass operations in Grant County, Oregon.
Tolko Indefinitely Curtails Veneer Production at Heffley Creek
Tolko has indefinitely curtailed veneer production at its Heffley Creek mill in Kamloops, BC, citing wildfires, drought conditions, and limited fiber availability.Spotlights
Spotlights take a deep dive into topics important to our subscribers.
Repair and Remodeling
Residential improvements account for roughly 36% of North American lumber and wood panel consumption, the same share as new residential construction. Yet the industry’s standard gauge of the sector cannot be trusted, so starting with FEA’s July Advisors, we are replacing it.
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.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