Latest Blogs on the Timber Industry & Trade Digitization

Timber Industry | May 13, 2025

Timber Exchange is committed to providing useful insights for actors on the timber market, essentially by a benchmarking service using a price index. Here, it is essential to abide by the rules of competition law to uphold a sound market in a sensitive commercial area as a third-party service.

Timber Industry | December 18, 2024

In an era where speed and clarity are essential, traditional customer service models no longer meet business needs. This is especially true in the global timber industry, where outdated, manual processes can lead to inefficiencies.

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.

Market Trend | October 4, 2024

A recent survey of lumber market participants offers insights into potential market movements, revealing that stability prevails over significant price changes among a minority of market participants.

Market Trend | March 11, 2024

The China wood products market is in a state of flux, presenting both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders across the globe. As the world's largest importer of wood products, China's demand has been a driving force in the timber industry for almost 15 years.

Timber Exchange | December 5, 2022

Tobias Larsson is the newest addition to the Timber Exchange Board of Directors. The Board of Directors at Timber Exchange are a team of senior industry professionals sitting at the helm with several years of experience and expertise in industries including forestry, technology, & logistics.

Global Lumber Market | November 11, 2022

A few timber buyers and distributors are globally active with truly global agile supply chains. Most at best are competitive and established in one or two markets. Due to this reliance, movements or changes in exchange rates, natural disasters, legal frameworks, port strikes or forest fires might come in the way of fulfilling the transaction.

Timber Industry | September 23, 2022

Consumers buy wood products in DIY stores and furniture. Being able to trace the wood’s origin is becoming of increasing importance for consumers. Previously this was difficult or near impossible on an item-by-item basis, but technology is enabling this, allowing consumers to track the journey of a piece of wood throughout the global supply chain.

Timber Supply Chain | July 8, 2022

When it comes to compliance issues, global trade functions in a complex and tricky landscape. This involves dealing with complicated and layered international transport and trade compliance frameworks that involve several counterparties spread across multiple countries. Needless to say, several government agencies govern the distinct layers in detail. Failing to comply with even a single aspect or violating them might jeopardize the entire trade process, thereby incurring high risks and costs.