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Philippines a growing market for U.S. softwood lumber exports

The environmental benefits of choosing wood is central to SFPA’s messaging In the Philippines, several end-uses present opportunities for U.S. softwoods: Furniture producers report deep dissatisfaction with rising prices of

February 8, 2023 No Comments

Promotional blitz in Caribbean driving U.S. softwood lumber exports

The Caribbean is among the highest-volume export markets for the U.S. softwood industry, with sales exceeding $200 million annually. The U.S. holds a large share of the market but risks

February 8, 2023 No Comments

SFPA Seeks Proposals for Caribbean, Central America Consultant

The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) is seeking proposals from consultants to coordinate our technical and educational seminars targeting the construction industry in the Caribbean and Central American regions. Click

January 24, 2023 No Comments

SFPA Supports American Softwoods at 2022 Cairo Wood Show

In a continued effort to develop the Egyptian market for American softwoods, 10 representatives from the Southern Forest Products Association, the Softwood Export Council, and APA – The Engineered Wood

January 17, 2023 No Comments

Will SFPA See You At These International Wood Events in 2023?

Did you know the Southern Forest Products Association receives more than $1 million annually from the USDA to support Southern Pine lumber market development in overseas markets, specifically at international

January 17, 2023 No Comments

SFPA Talks Southern Pine, Wood-Frame Best Practices in DR

“Excellent initiative, very well-prepared and experienced speakers.” “Very good information, very useful.” “The presentations were very good for a person like me that is in process of learning about wood

December 28, 2022 No Comments

SFPA, AMSO Represented at Monterrey ATO Anniversary Event

The Southern Forest Products Association’s relationships with the USDA Agricultural Trade Offices (ATO) around the globe are key to promoting and expanding the use of Southern Pine worldwide. That’s why

December 20, 2022 No Comments

International Update: Tecno Mueble Internacional 2022, Mexico Visit

American Softwoods Latin America and U.S. forest products industry representatives traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, August 15-21, 2022, to exhibit at the Tecno Mueble Internacional 2022, conduct an educational seminar, visit

November 7, 2022 No Comments

Educational Seminar Primes Professionals in Guatemala to Use Southern Pine

In July, the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) and APA, The Engineered Wood Association, partnered to conduct a virtual technical seminar for lumber traders and construction professionals in Guatemala. Guatemala

November 5, 2021 No Comments

SFPA Helps Develop New Spanish Datasheet on SYP

SFPA and American Softwoods have collaborated with the Spanish Wood Trade and Industry Association (AEIM) to produce a data sheet on Southern Yellow Pine in Spanish. The document includes a