Estonia’s wood sector shifts focus to Western Europe as distant markets lose appeal
The results of this year's Swedbank industry survey show that the Estonian wood industry has begun to recover and [...]
June 11, 2025
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Up to 50 percent of imported European timber may actually come from Russia, new study says
Despite international sanctions, Belarusian and Russian timber continues to enter the UK market through illicit channels, according to the forest [...]
June 11, 2025
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New Zealand seeks growth in Indian log market as China demand falters
A sharp drop in Chinese demand for New Zealand logs is prompting the country’s exporters to shift their focus [...]
June 11, 2025
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U.S. duties force large Canadian lumber producer to halt operations, lay off staff
Canadian lumber producer Groupe Rémabec will temporarily lay off more than 1,000 workers in Quebec, citing surging U [...]
June 11, 2025
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German timber sector calls for further EUDR revision
Since its entry into force on 29 June 2023, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has caused significant concern. Many parts [...]
June 11, 2025
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Kronospan secures approval to acquire Ziegler’s sawmill in Romania
Austrian wood-based materials producer Kronospan has received clearance from Romania’s Competition Council to acquire the ZG Timber sawmill [...]
June 11, 2025
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Moelven considers closure of another sawmill
After announcing the closure of its Ransby sawmill in Sweden back in May, Moelven is now considering shutting down its [...]
June 7, 2025
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Trump’s tariffs ripple into Finnish sawmills – Vietnam market stalls as exports recover elsewhere
After a low point last year, Finnish sawmills have seen a modest recovery in both production and exports of softwood [...]
June 7, 2025
US hardwoods increase market share in Europe
The US exported 329,500m3 of hardwood lumber with a total value of US$226.9m to Europe in [...]
June 7, 2025
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Setra: Saturated global softwood lumber market; cautious Europe, weak UK and underperforming China demand
Setra Group AB is currently in a particularly interesting phase. Earlier this year, Sveaskog sold its 50% ownership stake to [...]
June 6, 2025
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