north american biomass:market slows

摘要

North American industrial wood pellet markets were quiet this week as winter demand continues to slow and producer focus on fulfilling existing contracts.Spot prices have grown weaker over the last month.Prompt trades were discussed over the week in Europe and Asia,but prices were too low for sellers. Some new deals are coming together.One producer is just beginning to market a late-spring cargo of 25,000t into the industrial market.Another producer is rounding up ton-nage for a June loading.