This contains a brief excerpt from the market report on North American export trading. The full market report in RL International provides analyses of U.S. and Canadian lumber and plywood products shipped into key markets, including Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The price guide contains prices of key wood products exported from the U.S. and Canada. Contact Random Lengths for a free sample issue of RL International.

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North American exporters of lumber and panels reported a slightly stronger sales pace in mid-August. Prices of some commodities that were at or near a perceived bottom enticed some customers. This was particularly the case for exporters of Southern Pine to the Caribbean. While buyers in the Mediterranean were still on vacation, those in Northern Europe were back from holidays. Inquiries from Scandinavian countries picked up. Overseas sales of structural panels were steady. Demand for OSB was especially strong in Russia; some traders in this market expressed concern about the damage to structures caused by forest fires.

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This section is updated every other Thursday morning at 10:00 am (Pacific Time). Last update: August 18, 2010.

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U.S. softwood lumber exports to offshore destinations through the first half of the year soared to the highest volume in 10 years. Shipments to Asia were especially strong. The third installment of Random Lengths International's online survey revealed that many exporters pursue overseas prospects actively regardless of domestic trends, while others will emphasize offshore trading more diligently in response to lackluster U.S. demand.

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Chinese softwood lumber imports and exports through the first half; U.S. softwood exports through the first half; U.S. softwood lumber imports through the first half.

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