Latest Blogs on the Timber Industry & Trade Digitization

Timber Exchange | November 13, 2025

In the global timber market, price visibility has become just as important as the wood itself. Buyers, sellers, and policymakers no longer make decisions in isolation; they look to market data, benchmarks, and cost curves to guide their choices. These tools don’t just crunch numbers; they reshape how the timber supply chain negotiates, trades, and plans for the future.

Timber Industry Analysis | September 19, 2025

The global timber supply chain is showing contradictory signals that could reshape trade flows, pricing, and demand well into 2026. What does this mean for sawmills, traders and importers? The answer is anything but straightforward.

Timber Industry Analysis | July 21, 2025

Timber markets in 2025 refuse to sit still. Even in so-called "stable" months, inventories bloat, freight costs lurch on geopolitical headlines, and pricing dynamics pivot almost overnight.

Timber Exchange | July 14, 2025

At Timber Exchange, we’ve always been obsessed with helping and making a difference. Helping the global timber market make better decisions, but also doing something greater, having a real impact for good.

Market Trend | January 29, 2025

The Timber Exchange January Barometer provides fresh insights into the global lumber market, revealing how leading industry professionals anticipate price changes over the next three months.

Timber Industry Analysis | January 17, 2025

Volumes of key timber and panel products saw a notable uplift in October 2024, with a 15% increase in total imports compared to October 2023, according to the latest data from Timber Development UK (TDUK). This marks a strong recovery trend, reducing the cumulative import deficit for the year to date to just 1.2%.

Market Trend | December 5, 2024

Muscat is going on a brave journey of reshaping its future without relying on its oil. Oman’s capital is known for its low-rise architecture. It is rich in history and culture—a distinct contrast to its high-rise neighbours.

Market Trend | November 20, 2024

Timber Exchange recently conducted a survey to understand market expectations for global lumber prices over the coming three months. The results reveal a generally stable outlook, with a major number of respondents predicting minimal price fluctuations within a -5% to +5% range.

Freight & Logistics | November 12, 2024

The Red Sea, a vital maritime corridor for global trade, has recently been brought into the spotlight due to escalating tensions and security concerns. This strategic waterway, linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, is now at the heart of a crisis with far-reaching implications.

Timber Industry Analysis | November 8, 2024

As the timber industry continues to face increasing volatility and unpredictability, having access to reliable data and qualitative expert insights has never been more crucial. Recognising that, we are excited to announce the launch of The Forecast Room - an exclusive premium add-on for Timber Exchange's Market Data Hub, designed to empower timber professionals with critical market knowledge and strategic foresight.