Timber Exchange Podcast

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Analysis of the North American Lumber Market” with Russ Taylor, CEO of Russ Taylor Global.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured a thorough understanding of the North American Lumber Market and the complex implications it has on the global scene. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
- The US housing market performance
- The effect of inflation & high-energy costs in the US lumber market
- The effect of the Russia-Ukraine war on North America’s lumber trade 
- The effect of volatile timber & transportation prices on domestic consumption 
- Forecast of the market in the coming 3-12 months
And much more! 
**Followed by a Q&A session with the Audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Market Outlook & Opportunities in Jordan & Levant Timber Market” with Yahia Saidi, General Manager of Al-Essami.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured a thorough understanding of the Jordan & Levant Timber Market and the complex implications it has on the global scene. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
- How big is the Levant market & the top supplying countries
- Sectors consuming the most timber & the most popular timber products
- Comparison between the region’s performance pre-COVID & post-COVID
- The effect of the Russia-Ukraine war on each country in the Levant
- Volatile timber & freight prices’ effect on domestic consumption
- Outlook for timber consumption & import in the coming 3-12 months
- Things sawmills should consider when entering the Levant market
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the Audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Importance & Outlook of the European Pallet Sector” with Rob Van Hoesel, President of FEFPEB.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured a thorough understanding of the European timber market and the complex implications it has on the global scene. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
- The annual production of pallets & timber consumption amongst FEFPEB
- The most important pallet-use segments
- Effects of price volatility amongst FEFPEB members
- The effect of the Russian and Belorussian import ban
- The effect of surging electricity costs in key markets
- Outlook for pallet consumption in the coming 12 months
- The top factors or market dynamics to watch out for
And much more! 
**Followed by a Q&A session with the Audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Performance & Outlook of the MENA Timber Market ” with Amir Rashad, CEO & Founder of Timber Exchange.
This webinar featured a thorough understanding of the MENA timber market and the complex implications it has on the global scene. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
- Market share within the MENA region
- Economy & Construction activity in each market
- Performance of Timber in each market
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the Audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Sawmilling in Austria & Global Market Outlook” with Ernst Wöls, Director of Business Development at Hasslacher.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured a thorough understanding of the Austrian timber market and the complex implications it has on the global scene. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
- What makes Austria unique and competitive from a sawmilling perspective?
- The current production capacity of Austria & the upcoming changes
- The current situation & future of the Russian sawmill
- The sales balance between different product categories like sawn timber planned and value-added goods
- The market outlook based on the uncertainty in timber markets
- The opportunities and risks in the market
- The change in the established global trade flows of timber as a result of the current political & economic environment
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the Audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Sawmilling in Sweden & Exporting Globally” with Olle Berg, Sales Director of Setra.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured a thorough understanding of the Swedish timber market and the complex implications it has on the global scene. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
-What makes Sweden unique and competitive from a sawmilling perspective?
-The current production capacity of Sweden and the upcoming changes to it
-Market outlook based on the uncertainty today in timber markets
-The top factors or market dynamics to watch out for
-Effect of surging electricity costs in Sweden
And much more! 
**Followed by a Q&A session with the Audience**

Check out this episode on our website: https://www.timber.exchange/webinar-details/sawmilling-in-sweden-with-olle-berg

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "State of European Sawmilling” with Diego Benedetti, Economic & Policy Adviser of European Organization of Sawmills.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured a thorough understanding of the European timber market and the complex implications it has on the global scene. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
1. The production capacity of the EOS member base and how it has been changing
2. The demand in Europe from various sectors such as construction, packaging, and furniture
3. The current policy & legal landscape affecting forestry today and in the upcoming years
4. The biggest challenges facing the European sawmilling industry and ways to overcome them
5. How has the Russia-Ukraine war affected Europe's total production and exports
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the Audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Sawmilling in Finland and the Operational Environment” with Tommi Sneck, the Chairman of the Board, The Finnish Sawmills Association.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured valuable insights and expertise on the Finnish lumber market. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
-Sawmilling in Finland 
-Changes in the legal, operational, and environmental landscape 
-Shifting trade flows & strategies 
-Industry consolidation 
-Logistics 
-Technology
And much more!
***Followed by a Q&A session with the audience***

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Russia-Ukraine War: Implications to the Global Timber Trade” with Russ Taylor, CEO of Russ Taylor Global.

Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured valuable insights and expertise on the lumber market. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:

-What is the impact of Russian sanctions on the global timber trade? 
-What topics are now more relevant around the Russian lumber trade? 
-Aside from logistics, what are other impacts of sanctions on Russian operations? 
-How are the sanctions affecting the Chinese market? 
-How are the sanctions affecting the European and US market? 
-How are the sanctions affecting the MENA market? 
And much more!

**Followed by a Q&A session with the audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Sawmilling in New Zealand” with David Turner, Executive Director of SEQUAL.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured valuable insights and expertise on the New Zealand lumber market. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
- How much does New Zealand produce and what makes sawmilling in this part of the world unique? 
- What are the top species and how is the fiber? What are the typical dimensions and lengths you produce? 
- Is the production consolidated among a few big players? 
- How much of the produced volumes are sold domestically or exported? 
- SEQUAL exports to Saudi Arabia and China, where there are large producers like Russia, Germany, and Chile as well, how do they compete and stay competitive? 
- When you export to these markets do you do direct contracts, use trading houses, or nominated agents? 
- On the topic of Russia - have you noticed a shift in customer behavior since the sanctions? 
- Now when global markets have been so volatile, how do you choose which markets to work with, are you using the current market situation to expand into new markets? If so, which new markets are you interested in entering 
- Are you restricted in any way by logistics? 
- What role do you see technology playing for a company like SEQUAL when it comes to customer service, transparency, accountability and just automating export sales and the supply chain?
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the audience**