Threat of an imminent shutdown of Fibre Excellence’s pulp mills in France
The Fibre Excellence Group is facing the threat of an imminent shutdown of its pulp mills in Tarascon and Saint [...]
February 7, 2026
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North America: closures, duties and weak housing demand reshape lumber flows — Canada leans to China, US exports stay constrained
The North American softwood lumber market entered 2026 under continued pressure, as mill closures, production curtailments and weak construction demand [...]
February 4, 2026
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SCA sees considerable growth in its wood product segment
SCA reported higher delivery volumes in its wood product segment in 2025, despite a challenging market environment marked by weak [...]
February 4, 2026
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Despite trade issues in the US and Europe, China’s plywood exports hit record high
China’s plywood exports rose to a record level in 2025 despite prolonged trade barriers in the United States and [...]
February 4, 2026
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Germany’s timber trade backs Mercosur and India deals, urges Commission to move despite blockade
Germany’s timber trade has voiced strong support for the EU-Mercosur and EU-India free trade agreements, calling on [...]
February 4, 2026
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Italy’s woodworking machinery output declines as competition from China intensifies
The global woodworking and furniture machinery sector is moving out of the post-pandemic investment surge and into a period [...]
February 4, 2026
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What are the prospects for lumber prices as spring 2026 approaches?
Nearby physical lumber futures ended 2025 at $576 per 1,000 board feet, posting a 4.63% gain for the [...]
February 3, 2026
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Holmen’s 2025 operating profit falls 12% as weak construction and low power prices limit earnings
Sweden’s Holmen AB reported an operating profit of SEK 3.27 billion (€309 million) for 2025, down 12% from [...]
February 3, 2026
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China slowdown hits European softwood lumber exports hard
European timber exports to China fell significantly in 2025, affecting both trade volumes and price formation across producing regions [...]
February 3, 2026
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Structural decline persists in Germany’s timber industry workforce
The economic situation of Germany’s timber industry remains strained, with structural contraction continuing into 2025. From January to November [...]
February 3, 2026
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