Swedish softwood lumber exports lose momentum as overseas markets weaken
Sweden's softwood lumber exports got off to a difficult start in 2026, with shipments falling by more than 320 [...]
June 1, 2026
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Oil retreat eases pressure on European markets as hopes of US-Iran breakthrough grow
Global oil prices moved sharply lower at the start of the week as renewed optimism surrounding negotiations between the United [...]
May 29, 2026
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Swedish sawmills could be bracing for years of restructuring
The closure of Vida's sawmills in Orrefors and Urshult is seen as part of a larger restructuring in the [...]
May 29, 2026
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German timber trade sales unexpectedly rose by 10 percent in March
With a sales increase in the timber trade in March 2026, the German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz) draws a [...]
May 29, 2026
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US housing market new hurdles: Higher lumber and material prices
Rising mortgage rates aren’t the housing market’s only problem. Higher prices for building materials are boosting construction costs [...]
May 29, 2026
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France: Lumber prices in Q1 2026
French lumber prices were mostly firmer in Q1 2026 compared with Q4 2025, with gains across several softwood categories and [...]
May 29, 2026
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Storm-damaged timber fuels bark beetle threat in Sweden
The spring heat has triggered the swarming season for spruce bark beetles across large parts of Sweden, raising concerns about [...]
May 29, 2026
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Austrian timber prices weaken due to oversupply and weak lumber demand
The Austrian timber market is facing growing pressure after snow and wind damage earlier this year added large volumes of [...]
May 29, 2026
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Europe’s shift away from Chinese plywood exposed new sourcing risks
The European Union’s anti-dumping action against Chinese plywood did more than raise import costs. It forced a rapid [...]
May 27, 2026
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About the Vida sawmill closures: “This is about securing the future of the business”
Swedish sawmill group Vida recently announced that it will close its sawmills in Urshult and Orrefors as part of a [...]
May 27, 2026
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