Metla Project 3381

Effects of internationalisation on roundwood markets and business strategies of sawmilling industry in Finland

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Duration: 2004-2005   Keywords: business strategies, internationalisation, roundwood markets, sawmill industry

Objectives

Market environment of the forest industry is facing both internal and external structural change due to international economic integration. The future development of the Finnish (European) roundwood market depends strongly on the role and timing of foreign investments in forest industry production in Eastern Europe, and considering sawmill industry especially in Russia. For the future of the Finnish forest sector it is important to know what strategic decisions companies have done in international markets and how these decisions have affected their economic performance. In the feasibility stage of the project the research plan for the research project is finalized, the availability and quality of the data sources are explored and further domestic and international research network is developed. The feasibility part of the study will also bring out new information on the development of international roundwood markets and their effects on domestic wood prices. Overall, the results help to understand better international trade of roundwood and sawnwood, and investment location decisions of the sawmill industry.

Project leader: Toppinen, Anne
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Joensuu Research Unit, PL 68, FI-80101 JOENSUU, FINLAND
Phone: +358 10 2111 Telefax: +358 10 211 3251
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Other researchers: Leskinen, Pekka, JO (2004-05), Lähtinen, Katja, JO (2004-05), Malaty, Ramses (2005), Nöjd, Pekka, VA (2004), Ollonqvist, Pekka, JO (2004), Viitanen, Jari, JO (2004-05)


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