European wood products outlook: stability returns, but recovery remains selective

 According to Global Wood Markets Info analysis, European wood products markets are likely to remain stable but cautious over the next few months. The sharp correction seen during the previous downturn has eased, but the market is not yet entering a strong recovery phase. Activity has improved compared with the weakest period, especially in selected lumber, industrial and engineered wood products segments. However, demand remains closely tied to construction, and construction activity is still too weak to support a broad price increase across the market. The dominant pattern for the coming months is likely to be controlled ...