Archives: November 2025

Denmark seeks compromise as EU states call to delay EUDR

Denmark, the country currently holding the presidency of the European Union (EU), will submit a so-called compromise proposal, as [...]
November 12, 2025 Latest Trends

US tariffs prompt British Columbia to expand into Asian timber markets

In response to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber, British Columbia is actively expanding into Asian markets, including Japan [...]
November 12, 2025 Latest Trends

Timber demand in UK likely to pick up by mid-2026

The key UK housing market will see increased demand in 2026, over 200 timber industry delegates heard at Timber Development [...]
November 11, 2025 Latest Trends

Forget tariffs — the U.S. lumber deficit will take decades to close

The United States continues to face a structural shortfall in softwood lumber that is expected to persist for many years [...]
November 11, 2025 Latest Trends

US tariffs to curb Canadian lumber demand and profitability, Moody’s warns

Moody’s Investors Service expects the latest round of US tariffs and countervailing duties on Canadian lumber to reduce demand [...]
November 11, 2025 Latest Trends

Spruce shortages hit German sawmills despite stable prices

Germany’s sawmills are short of softwood, particularly spruce. The poor supply situation and its causes were discussed by participants [...]
November 11, 2025 Latest Trends

Finnish sawmill exports rise but challenges persist

The production of sawmill companies in Finland rose to €8.8 million in January–September 2025, up 9 percent from [...]
November 11, 2025 Latest Trends

Ikea profit falls 26% as U.S. tariffs drive up costs

Sweden’s Inter Ikea, the company that supplies furniture to Ikea stores worldwide, reported a 26% drop in annual operating [...]
November 11, 2025 Latest Trends

High log prices and flat demand pressure French sawmills

Rising log prices, sluggish sawn timber demand, and weak consumption are creating mounting pressure on French sawmills specialized in fir [...]
November 7, 2025

Germany: Spruce roundwood expected to remain above €130 per cubic meter in the coming months

Germany’s timber market is experiencing an exceptional surge, with spruce and pine log prices reaching levels unseen in 35 [...]
November 7, 2025