Baltic sawmills maintain disciplined pricing at start of 2026
Lumber prices in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania at the beginning of 2026 reflect a market that is functioning within clearly [...]
February 17, 2026
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German forest owners warn EU restoration plans risk economic strain
Germany’s forestry sector has stepped up criticism of new European Union environmental rules, arguing that proposed restoration and climate [...]
February 17, 2026
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Austria: Spruce sawlog prices remain stable despite higher supply
Timber supply has increased at the beginning of the year, while demand remains stable across most assortments. Spruce sawlogs [...]
February 17, 2026
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Smaller EU softwood lumber exporters post sharp gains in US market
European Union softwood lumber exports to the United States expanded sharply in 2025, strengthening Europe’s position in the American [...]
February 17, 2026
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China’s lumber imports shrink as property downturn deepens
According to data from China’s Customs, 2025 lumber imports totalled 24.18 million cubic metres valued at US [...]
February 17, 2026
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Koskisen sees stronger panel profitability and sawn timber growth
Finnish wood processing group Koskisen reported record revenue in 2025, with improved profitability in its Panel Industry segment, despite a [...]
February 17, 2026
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March talks could reshape Brazilian wood trade with the U.S. as exporters diversify
March 2026 could mark a decisive moment for Brazilian wood exporters as Brasília and Washington prepare for a high [...]
February 17, 2026
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Pine to replace spruce in Europe as supply tightens
Concerns over tightening European spruce resources dominated discussions at last week’s Wood from Finland sawmill industry conference in Helsinki [...]
February 14, 2026
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Raute delivers margin gains despite lower sales in 2025
Finland-based veneer, plywood and LVL technology supplier Raute reported improved profitability in 2025 despite a decline in net sales [...]
February 14, 2026
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Billion-dollar takeover in North American timber trade
US-based building products distributor QXO has agreed to acquire Kodiak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately [...]
February 14, 2026
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