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FAS/Canada forecasts Canada's wood pellet production to decline by six percent in 2023 as a result of closure of pellet mills, reductions in allowable cut, and a high activity wildfire season.

Canadian wood pellet production is forecast to remain stable for 2022 at 3.5 million metric tons. Canada's wood pellet exports are forecast to grow five percent on increased demand from Europe and Asia.

FY2022 agricultural exports reach record levels.

FY2021 agricultural exports reach record levels.

Canadian wood pellet production is forecast for continued growth in 2021 as plant capacity utilization improves.

There are no known plantations for sugar maple trees and maple syrup production in South Africa. While the market is relatively small compared to the United States, it may present niche prospects for U.S. maple exports.

The production of timber is forecast to decrease by 20 percent to 12.4 million Metric Tons (MT) in the 2020/21 Marketing Year (MY), based on the decrease in area planted, fire damage...

AgTradeNews is an FAS/Pretoria newsletter that focuses on trade opportunities in Southern Africa.

AgTradeNews is an FAS/Pretoria newsletter that focuses on trade opportunities in Southern Africa.

The United States exported a record $9.7 billion of forest products in fiscal year 2014. Among U.S. agricultural exports, only corn and soybeans had higher export values.

Canada’s Agricultural Growth Act, formerly referred to as Bill C-18, received royal assent on February 25, 2015 and is now law.

South Africa is a promising market for United States wood and wood products.