China’s log imports down across most major suppliers
According to China Customs, from January to September 2025 China’s log imports dropped 13% to 23.96 million cubic [...]
November 18, 2025
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EU increases purchases of Norwegian softwood as prices rise in 2025
The European Union increased its purchases of Norwegian softwood logs and lumber sharply in the first nine months of 2025 [...]
November 18, 2025
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UK timber giant files notice of intention to appoint administrators
National Timber Group England, one of the country’s largest timber suppliers, has filed a notice of intention to appoint [...]
November 18, 2025
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Polish sawmill company in difficulty hit by timber shortages and falling margins
Klon S.A., a Polish sawmill company, reported a net loss of PLN 2.864 million (€603,000) for [...]
November 18, 2025
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Stora Enso may exit Central European wood product business, strategic review underway
Stora Enso announced on Thursday that it is initiating a strategic review of its Central European sawmills and building solutions [...]
November 16, 2025
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Crisis deepens in Poland’s wood and furniture industries despite government claims of “stabilisation”
Poland’s wood and furniture industries are facing the most difficult market conditions in more than a decade, even as [...]
November 15, 2025
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Canada’s lumber industry’s eyeing global markets to offset US tariffs
Canada’s lumber industry remains heavily export-dependent, with roughly 65% of production sold abroad. The United States is by [...]
November 15, 2025
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Koskisen fell into the red, but profitability improved in sawmilling
Koskisen’s operating revenue rose by almost a quarter to EUR 83.8 million in July–September, but the company [...]
November 15, 2025
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European Parliament backs simplification of EU anti-deforestation rules
The European Parliament has approved a proposal to reduce due diligence requirements for businesses under the EU’s anti-deforestation [...]
November 15, 2025
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NZ log prices remain subdued due to global uncertainty
November in New Zealand usually signals the start of increased harvesting activity as more favourable weather supports higher productivity, and [...]
November 15, 2025
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