Archives: 2024

EU Commission starts anti-dumping investigation on Chinese decor paper imports

The EU Commission has initiated anti-dumping proceedings against decor paper imports from China. A corresponding publication was made in [...]
June 26, 2024 Latest Trends

Wood prices in Germany under massive pressure

 Timber prices in Germany are under pressure. Many sales channels are blocked. The sawmills are well stocked. Logistics are [...]
June 25, 2024 Latest Trends

France’s sawmill market in an atmosphere of tension and worry

2023 was a year of two halves with a first half continuing the trends from 2022 then a complicated second [...]
June 25, 2024 Latest Trends

Wood trade volumes and prices in Finland reach high levels in May

Wood trade volumes and prices in Finland reached exceptionally high levels in May. The volume of roundwood trade was slightly [...]
June 25, 2024 Latest Trends

China’s housing market continues to decline despite stimulus

China's housing market continues to decline despite aggressive government stimulus measures. Home prices in major cities fell faster in [...]
June 25, 2024 Latest Trends

French DIY retailer Leroy Merlin continues operations in Russia

French home improvement and construction retailer Leroy Merlin will rebrand and continue its operations in Russia under the name Lemana [...]
June 25, 2024 Latest Trends

Overview of current trends in Northern Europe’s wood industry

The European wood industry is currently facing some challenging times. However, some hopes come from a recovery in the construction [...]
June 21, 2024

Austria: Softwood sawlog prices drop as demand is currently low

The Austrian sawmill industry is currently well stocked with softwood sawlogs, also due to shutdowns over the May holidays. Therefore [...]
June 21, 2024 Latest Trends

Raute raises 2024 net sales and profit guidance as order backlog improves

Raute updates its guidance for 2024, projecting net sales between Euro 185 and 210 million and a comparable EBITDA between [...]
June 21, 2024 Latest Trends

Bergs Timber to sell its pellet business in Fågelfors, Sweden

Bergs, through its subsidiary Bitus, agrees to sell its pellet business in Fågelfors, Sweden, to J. Rettenmaier & S [...]
June 21, 2024 Latest Trends