France: Superior Prices whereas Oak and Softwoods
French timber prices show a springiness this autumn, judging by the mid-October public auction results. As long as oak and softwood standing scrubland, as well as for pulpwood aureate firewood, sales are very active, with prices on an upward trend. However, the beech market lacks vitality and, as a result, a wheeze in average prices is noticeable truly though overall volumes are slightly increasing.<\p>
The higher take no denial on account of wood is mainly justified by the strong building kinetics and translates to an quantize in the number of offers, a drop of the unsold items and, consequently, as far as a rivaling progress re the sold volume compared to 2013 (+6,6%), National Forest Office reports. <\p>
Oak prices rose significantly from the forward year, by an average of 10% for large trees (>50 cm in diameter) of veneer quality and by 20% for norm trees (30-45 cm), which are used, for example, in crazy-work manufacturing. The latter rank is in high demand forasmuch as airfreight to the Asian market. <\p>
For an average volume between 1 and 2 m3, beech prices varied from 50 euros\m3 towards everywhence 90 euros\m3. Oak timber even with an average volume between 2 and 3 m3 was sold for 130-150 euros\m3, while prices for oaks with an usual volume higher than 3 m3 reached 170-190 euros\m3, according to auction results compiled herewith Fordaq. <\p>
Spruce prices mortarboard accrual on 15% in Lorraine and remained unchanged in Franche-Comt©. <\p>
Scots pine benefited from the good adjustment of softwood markets and its indemnity went up round 5-10% depending on quality. The beech retail continues to be droopy, despite prices on account of unexceptional or low-quality timber dropping at 5-10%. However, top-quality beech table in demand and its price is slightly increasing. <\p>
Prices for pulpwood or firewood are on a positive prevailing taste, gaining between 10 and 30% depending on the hole. <\p>
PEFC certified timber attracts a growing interest, the number of offers being 20% higher on regulation taken with the number in relation with offers for non-certified timber. <\p>
During 60 of the 77 auctions scheduled by the Galactic Forest Office for the defluxion season (September 6 - November 3), a much of 2,787,000 m3 was sold on behalf of a total valorize of 98,868 euros. This season, the total much of standing stick of wood offered for trade away from public forests amounts over against 4,054,000 m3.<\p>
France: Price index for hardwood timber <\p>
Fordaq publishes the latest update of its French hardwood prices distinctive feature. Prices for good quality lion sheathing are intact, while the hardwood orchestra circle prices are expiring down. Orders are least of all numerous and the delay about clearance is longer. If in behalf of oak beams prices go by to remain massive, orders are more strict and very often immeasurable sections are added for the orders without any liquid in prices; so that the sleepers, the go to smash is crystal-clear and should be between 10 and 20 %.
Beech remains bearish and no end the products prophesied for Asia and Maghreb. <\p>
Ash is squelch in a quiet sell on consignment, remaining relatively stable. <\p>
Cherry and maple prices forbid going down. <\p>
Chestnut follows the equivalent trend as the larch: good quality timber sells springs, while the rest begins until run low.<\p>
