Estonia targets plywood re-exports in bid to curb Russian sanctions evasion
Estonia has stepped up efforts to curb sanctions evasion tied to imports of Russian-origin timber, following a marked increase [...]
August 8, 2025
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Stiga RM group approaches €100 million turnover in 2024 supported by significant investments
In 2024, Stiga RM and its five associated companies recorded a consolidated turnover of approximately €97 million. The group’s [...]
August 8, 2025
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Canada unveils C$1.2 billion support package as U.S. tariffs on lumber escalate
The Canadian government has launched a C$1.2 billion (US$870 million) support package for the country’s lumber [...]
August 7, 2025
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Political and economic uncertainty slows European construction recovery
The current dynamics and short-term scenario for the construction sector in 2025–27 will be influenced by a [...]
August 7, 2025
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Why global supply chains still aren’t ready for the EUDR?
Despite months of discussion and growing international awareness, a large part of the world’s supply chains remain unprepared for [...]
August 7, 2025
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Brazilian exporters race to beat U.S. deadline as 50% tariff threatens wood trade
Brazilian timber exporters are rushing to ship hundreds of containers to the United States before August 6, when a new [...]
August 7, 2025
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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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