China cuts softwood lumber imports sharply in first four months of 2026
China’s timber imports remained below last year’s level in April, but the figures also point to a partial [...]
May 27, 2026
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German sawmills grow cautious as high log prices squeeze margins
Germany’s roundwood market is entering a more cautious phase after an extended period of exceptionally strong prices, with several [...]
May 26, 2026
U.S. launches US$127 billion tariff rebate system, but softwood importers remain excluded
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has opened a new electronic tariff refund platform that will process up [...]
May 26, 2026
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German timber sector grows more cautious despite stabilising sentiment
Business sentiment across the German timber industry showed signs of stabilising in April after six consecutive months of decline, but [...]
May 26, 2026
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Businesses still warn of major implementation risks of EUDR
The European Commission says recent changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) could reduce annual compliance costs for companies by [...]
May 26, 2026
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Pine gains ground in Swedish construction as spruce supply tightens
Pine is moving further into Sweden’s structural timber market as sawmills and builders respond to a changing raw material [...]
May 26, 2026
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Metsä Group’s 300 million euro LVL factory to start up in the autumn
Production at Metsä Group's new Äänekoski Kerto LVL mill will start in the autumn. The three hundred million euro [...]
May 26, 2026
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Global cuts at Inter IKEA
Inter IKEA is responsible for the development of the IKEA brand, product design, and the global supply chain. The company [...]
May 26, 2026
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French sawmills ready for a rebound despite construction slump
French sawmills are entering 2026 without fatalism despite two difficult years for the wood sector. While construction activity remains weak [...]
May 26, 2026
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Vida closes two sawmills as southern Sweden faces growing sawlog shortages
Swedish forest industry group Vida AB will permanently close its sawmills in Urshult and Orrefors after concluding that long-term [...]
May 20, 2026
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