German Chancellor pushes for zero-risk category to ease EUDR
The German Chancellor expects EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to quickly prevent unnecessary bureaucracy for forest owners. Pressure [...]
July 18, 2025
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Barometer positive on Spanish timber trade investment
A state of trade ‘barometer survey’ conducted by Spanish timber sector association AEIM at its June 12 board of directors [...]
July 18, 2025
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Swedish softwood exports down 4% in early 2025, EU demand weak but North Africa, UK, US up
Sweden's softwood lumber exports totaled just over 4.18 million cubic meters in the first five months of 2025 [...]
July 17, 2025
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Versowood to expand sawn timber capacity; though cautious, demand isn’t going anywhere
Versowood began the first quarter of the year on a positive sales note. Especially within the EU, customers' stock levels [...]
July 17, 2025
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EU responds to tariff threat: “US has escalated”
The US will impose tariffs of 30 percent on European goods, President Trump writes on social media. "The US has [...]
July 17, 2025
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Russian timber giants in jeopardy
Russia’s forest products industry is facing a critical downturn, with sector leaders warning of potential shutdowns unless state authorities [...]
July 17, 2025
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Stockholm launches Europe’s largest wooden city project as timber gains ground in sustainable construction
Sweden has embarked on an ambitious construction project to develop what is being described as the world’s largest wooden [...]
July 16, 2025
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US framing lumber prices hold steady at nine-month low as supply tightens
U.S. framing lumber prices remained flat last week, holding at $422 per 1,000 board feet on July 4 [...]
July 16, 2025
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EU imposes anti-dumping duties on multilayered wood flooring from China
The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from 21.3% to 36.1% on imports of multilayered [...]
July 16, 2025
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Germany’s long-term timber outlook shows shift from softwood to hardwood, stable supply ahead
Germany’s long-term timber supply will remain broadly stable over the coming decades, but significant structural shifts are expected [...]
July 16, 2025
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