Archives: 2026

Canadian manufacturers call for tariffs on rising wood product imports

There is a shift taking place in Canada’s wood products sector—less dramatic than a trade war headline, but [...]
April 29, 2026 Latest Trends

Strong March rebound for China timber imports fails to close annual gap

China’s timber imports rose sharply in March 2026, reaching 4.678 million m³, up 45.5% from February. Compared [...]
April 29, 2026 Latest Trends

Europe’s sawmill industry waits, after spending to comply to deforestation regulation

A quiet contradiction is taking shape across Europe’s sawmill sector. Over the past two years, producers have committed significant [...]
April 29, 2026

Södra closes its investment arm after limited deal flow

Södra is shutting down its investment company Södra Ädla AB after four years, as the forestry group shifts [...]
April 29, 2026 Latest Trends

Sveaskog hit by lower wood prices

Sveaskog’s operating profit declined by 19% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching SEK 678 million (EUR 62 million [...]
April 29, 2026 Latest Trends

Log prices overview: Northern Europe softens, Central Europe remains tight

Softwood log prices across Northern Europe have continued to decline into 2026, extending a correction that began shortly after the [...]
April 28, 2026 Latest Trends

Low wood availability in Germany

During 2025, Germany experienced a notable drop-off in its annual wood harvest. This shortfall has contributed to tighter roundwood [...]
April 28, 2026 Latest Trends

Brazilian wood exporters adjust to unstable global conditions

Global instability is reshaping Brazilian wood export flows in 2026, with direct effects on pricing, shipment planning and market allocation [...]
April 28, 2026 Latest Trends

US plywood markets strengthen as prices rise 10–15% in four weeks, says major producer

After a long stretch of tough market conditions, the past four weeks have marked the strongest run of sales seen [...]
April 28, 2026 Latest Trends

Logging meets AI as Weyerhaeuser chases $1 billion gains by 2030

Weyerhaeuser is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its forestry, logistics and mill operations, targeting efficiency gains that could [...]
April 28, 2026 Latest Trends