Timber & Woodfiber Forecasts & Analysis

RISI produces regular forecasts of supply, demand, trade and prices for the woodfiber and timber industry, covering sawtimber, roundwood and chip-n-saw. More than 80% of the world's leading forest products companies rely on RISI Forecasts to help them make critical business decisions from investment and resource allocation to buying and selling decisions.

North American Timber Forecasts
Covering sawtimber, roundwood and chip-n-saw

Multi-Client Studies
RISI produces special reports on key regions and industry topics:

2012 Global Tree Farm Economics Review
A comprehensive investment analysis of plantation forest projects in all major timber producing countries of the world from 2012-2015
China's Timber Supply Outlook 2011-2015
A comprehensive analysis and outlook on China's timber supply and import demand.
2012 International Pulpwood Trade Review
NEW EDITION! The most comprehensive review of international trade in woodchips for the pulp, MDF, and biomass industries.
North American Bioenergy Review
NEW PUBLICATION! A comprehensive analysis and outlook on North America's bioenergy sector.
2010 Wood Biomass Policy Review
A comprehensive analysis and review of US and European wood biomass policies. Published January 2010.
South American Tree Farm Update
A comprehensive update and review of South American tree farm investments and investment opportunities. Published July 2009.
Pacific Rim Softwood Log Markets Outlook
Comprehensive analysis and outlook on the state of the Pacific Rim softwood log market. Published October 2007.
India’s Forest Products Markets
A comprehensive assessment of market opportunities and wood fiber availability in India. Published September 2007.
U.S. Southern Pulpwood Markets Study
A risk assessment of mill capacity, and an analysis of regional pulpwood demand, supply and prices. Published May 2007.

Details on our forecasting methodology

Did You Know?

More than 80% of the world's leading forest products companies plus buyers, distributors, suppliers, governments and financial analysts -- rely on RISI Forecasts to help them make critical business decisions from investment and resource allocation to buying and selling decisions.