US demand for EU softwood lumber weakens sharply

EU softwood lumber exports to the United States fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with volumes down 58% year-on-year and export value down 62%. The decline was driven mainly by steep reductions from Germany and Sweden, while Finland was the only major EU supplier to increase shipments.  The European Union exported 503,767 m³ of softwood lumber to the United States in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 1,194,612 m³ in the same period of 2025. This represents a decline of 58%. In value terms, EU exports fell even more ...

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