Europe

Prices for China’s imported lumber fall sharply after record highs

This year's crazy import price rise in China came to an end in late May. Throughout June, the Chinese [...]

Sharp rise in wood prices in Romania

The situation on the wood market in Romania is tense, with prices above average prices in Europe.  Thus [...]

WWF files a complaint against Germany for inadequate EUTR implementation

The WWF has lodged a complaint against Germany with the EU Commission because of inadequate implementation of the European Timber [...]

EOS Assembly: High demand, record prices but increasing raw material supply challenges

      Securing access to raw materials was the key issue raised at an important gathering [...]

Junnikkala builds a large sawmill in Finland

    Finnish sawmilling company Kalajokinen Junnikkala Oy plans to build a new sawmill in Oulu.   [...]

Germany’s Ante Holz to acquire new sawmill

      Germany sawmilling group Ante Holz has expanded into southern Germany by acquiring a mill [...]

Strong rebound in European construction in 2021, says Euroconstruct

    The recovery of the European construction industry is more rapid than initially expected, with much of [...]

Finland: Sharp rise in sawlog prices in May

Pine logs in Finland cost an average of EUR 64.6, and spruce logs EUR 68.2 per cubic metre [...]

Is there a shortage of wood in Europe?

    The sharp increases in timber prices worldwide since the middle of 2020 do not reflect any [...]

Boom in Austrian lumber prices now reflected in the payment to forest owners

According to official statistics, Austria's timber prices are now rising. Austrian sawmills are in full swing and they sell [...]