BC residual chip prices post strong gains over 2006 driven by pulp prices and continued sawmill curtailments

摘要

A surge in market pulp pricing and unstable lumber production has effected a continued escalation of sawmill residual and pulp log prices in British Columbia,bringing year-over-year increases of 50% for Coastal chips and 100% to Interior buyers.Chip inventories are predominately adequate for Interior pulp mills,though some are short,currently.Coastal pulpwood supplies are generally tight,sources indicate.