No boom, no bust: Global furniture market settles into slower growth
The global furniture market is losing momentum, but not enough to derail growth. Despite a more difficult economic backdrop shaped [...]
June 26, 2026
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Finland’s softwood lumber exports edge up in early 2026, with Egypt, Estonia and Japan among the main markets
Finland's softwood lumber exports rose slightly in the first months of 2026, supported by stronger shipments to Egypt [...]
June 26, 2026
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Sweden remains top buyer as EU imports of Norwegian softwood logs increase
EU imports of softwood logs from Norway increased by 18% in January-April 2026 compared with the same period of [...]
June 25, 2026
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Russia’s lumber production may fall by 2–4% in 2026
Russia’s lumber production could fall by 2–4% in 2026, as the sector continues to be affected by the [...]
June 25, 2026
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Hunt Forest Products closes hardwood sawmill in Louisiana
Hunt Forest Products (HFP) will permanently close its hardwood sawmill in Olla, Louisiana, on June 19, resulting in the loss [...]
June 25, 2026
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Klöpferholz ends takeover talks with JAF Group
Klöpferholz has decided to end negotiations with Austria's JAF Group regarding a potential acquisition of its Timber [...]
June 25, 2026
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France’s wood industry waits for construction to return
The French wood industry is worried about geopolitics, tariffs, transport costs and China. Yet the biggest problem is much closer [...]
June 23, 2026
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European timber pallet manufacturers to boost lobbying power
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has announced plans to strengthen the organisation’s response to [...]
June 23, 2026
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Sweden: Storm-damaged timber floods market, Södra cuts prices
Swedish forest owners' association Södra has reduced prices for both logs and pulpwood from 18 June, citing increased [...]
June 23, 2026
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US lumber hits eight-month high despite lower Canadian duties
US lumber futures climbed above $630 per thousand board feet this week, their highest level since October, as buyers rushed [...]
June 23, 2026
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