Producer prices rose in all categories in the first three months of 2024, except for wooden office furniture, which saw a 1.2% price decrease.
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Finland harvested 4.1 million m3 of roundwood for industrial use, marking a 12% decline from April 2023 and an 11% decrease from the average for the past five years.
The average price of wood pellets declined by 18%.
Trade volumes in April reflected a 15% decrease in industrial roundwood purchases from the previous year but were still 8% higher than the five-year average.
Despite this growth, the current export volumes remain considerably lower than those seen before the January 1, 2022, Russian restrictions on roundwood exports.
The average price per cubic meter of plywood decreased by 13%.
Retail sales were unexpectedly flat, indicating reduced consumer spending at online retailers and auto dealerships.
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Rapid growth from the U.S., price decreased 10%.
Prices for logs increased by 4%.
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Surges from fourth to first in rankings, birch plywood makes up 77% of Q1 2024 shipments.
Project deliveries excel despite economic uncertainties and market pressures.
The production increased from March, but there was a decrease in new orders and export orders, though they remained in expansion territory.
Vietnam maintained its position as Japan's principal supplier.
Growth driven by Vietnamese supplies.
February indices show growth across major metro areas.