China’s log imports from US plunge 90% in June due to phytosanitary ban, trade tensions
China’s imports of U.S. wood fell by over 90% year-on-year in June, with log shipments virtually [...]
August 7, 2025
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Polish timber industry calls for tighter export fumigation rules to curb raw wood outflows
The Polish Chamber of Commerce of the Timber Industry (PIGPD) has urged the government to amend phytosanitary regulations for roundwood [...]
August 7, 2025
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EGGER Group maintains stable performance in 2024/2025 despite economic slowdown and weak construction sector
The 2024/2025 financial year presented a complex operating environment for the EGGER Group. The wood-based materials manufacturer, which [...]
August 6, 2025
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New trade policies and duties reshape China’s timber import and export landscape
China Customs data shows that in May 2025 total wood imports reached 4.966 million cubic metres, a 17% decrease [...]
August 6, 2025
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European demand for Chinese plywood stabilises at low levels as trade tensions rise
Demand for Chinese-made plywood in Europe has recently stabilised at a subdued level, following several quarters of contraction. Despite [...]
August 6, 2025
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Mercer international’s lumber production dips 6% in second quarter 2025
Mercer International Inc. has reported its second quarter 2025 Operating EBITDA of negative $20.9 million, a decrease from positive [...]
August 6, 2025
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Japan: Chugoku Mokuzai to build new sawmill with Hekotek equipment
Hekotek AS has signed a contract to supply log feeding equipment, conveyors for wood chips, sawdust, and sawn timber to [...]
August 6, 2025
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Canfor anticipates continued softwood lumber demand through third quarter
Canfor Corp. projects that lumber demand in North America will continue to be relatively weak throughout the third quarter of [...]
August 5, 2025
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Lumber prices hit a three-year high amid tariff surge and tight supply
Lumber futures surged to their highest level since 2022, driven by a steep increase in U.S. duties on Canadian [...]
August 5, 2025
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US updates reciprocal tariffs: implications for global wood product trade
Starting August 7, 2025, the United States will implement updated reciprocal tariffs on imported goods, with specific consequences for the [...]
August 5, 2025
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