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Forest resources and their markets around the world
BrusselsFebruary
2007
Åke Axelsson
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Forest products we are used to...
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... and today also energy & fuel!
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Wood chip prices in Germany, index year 2000 = 100
The value of our wood is growing!Wood chip prices in Germany
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But tomorrow then what?
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Regions supplying the world market
Softwood
Hardwood
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Three regions are dominating the global consumption of forest products
Europe
Japan &the Far East
North America
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Russia & E Europe
China & other Far East
Western Europe Japan
Consumption in million tonnes
Japan: stagnation
E Europe: ongoing growth
USA: almost stagnation
W Europe: slow growth
Asia: exceptional growth
Regional markets for paper & board
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A global trade with fibers and pulp
Hardwood
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Softwood
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How will all these youngsters consume paper?
They decide what to consume!
Are we aware of their new preferences?
...and in the future?
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Time
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Yesterday To day Tomorrow
Our product cyclesSome products are disappearing and new are born
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The cellulose fiber can be used for many end-uses, paper is just one of them
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