US sawmill capacity continues to shrink despite push to replace Canadian lumber
The United States continues to lose sawmill capacity despite political efforts to reduce dependence on Canadian softwood lumber, with first [...]
June 30, 2026
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Timber prices finally fall in Germany as sawmills cut purchases
German sawmills have significantly reduced roundwood prices after rebuilding log inventories and facing weaker demand, bringing an end to the [...]
June 30, 2026
EU softwood lumber exports to MENA fall 19% in January-April 2026
EU softwood lumber exports to the Middle East and North Africa fell by 19% in the first four months of [...]
June 30, 2026
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Poland’s wood sector urges government to halt reforms over timber supply concerns
Poland's wood, furniture and paper industries have appealed to President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk to [...]
June 30, 2026
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UPM bets on Uruguay while high wood costs weigh on Finnish production
Finnish forest products group UPM has applied to the Uruguayan government for approval to increase production capacity at its Fray [...]
June 30, 2026
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Vida’s CEO: Price peak passed, but timber prices twice higher than 2019
The price peak has passed, but timber prices are still twice as high as in 2019. This is according to [...]
June 26, 2026
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West Fraser leads North American OSB production
North America's oriented strand board (OSB) industry remained highly concentrated in 2025, with just nine companies accounting for [...]
June 26, 2026
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No boom, no bust: Global furniture market settles into slower growth
The global furniture market is losing momentum, but not enough to derail growth. Despite a more difficult economic backdrop shaped [...]
June 26, 2026
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Finland’s softwood lumber exports edge up in early 2026, with Egypt, Estonia and Japan among the main markets
Finland's softwood lumber exports rose slightly in the first months of 2026, supported by stronger shipments to Egypt [...]
June 26, 2026
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Sweden remains top buyer as EU imports of Norwegian softwood logs increase
EU imports of softwood logs from Norway increased by 18% in January-April 2026 compared with the same period of [...]
June 25, 2026
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