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Conifex expects softwood lumber conditions to stay unstable in 2026

Conifex reported first-quarter sales of $21.8 million, EBITDA of negative $7.7 million, and a net loss of [...]
May 19, 2026 Latest Trends

European hardwood prices mixed as buyers stay cautious

European hardwood trading remained cautious in early May, with buyers continuing to focus on immediate requirements and smaller-volume purchases [...]
May 14, 2026 Latest Trends

Transport costs threaten competitiveness of Finnish sawmills, industry warns

The Finnish sawmill industry says the economic outlook is deteriorating rapidly and is urging the government to introduce a professional [...]
May 14, 2026 Latest Trends

EUDR compliance gaps could trigger import disruptions

The implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is expected to significantly reshape the global timber trade, with companies facing [...]
May 14, 2026 Latest Trends

Stora Enso signals Middle East conflict costs impact

Leading European sawmilling giant Stora Enso has signalled that Middle East conflict impacts on costs will become more visible during [...]
May 14, 2026 Latest Trends

Court ruling allows Södra to restart Kinda sawmill investment project

Södra has restarted parts of its planned SEK 1.5 billion (€130 million) investment at the Kindasågen sawmill [...]
May 14, 2026 Latest Trends

New timber price reductions in Sweden

Sveaskog has announced new timber price reductions in Sweden, citing uncertain market conditions despite continued demand from sawmills and pulp [...]
May 14, 2026 Latest Trends

New merger creates one of southern Europe’s largest sawmill groups

Spanish cooperatives LANA and Etorki have completed a merger approved by the general assemblies of both companies, creating a significantly [...]
May 14, 2026 Latest Trends

Europe’s sawmills want higher prices, but buyers are resisting

The European sawn timber market changed little during the first quarter, with most suppliers describing business as steady but unspectacular [...]
May 12, 2026

Giant sawmill in Finland gets green light

Stora Enso’s planned giant sawmill in Imatra has received an environmental permit from the Finnish Licensing and Supervision Agency [...]
May 12, 2026 Latest Trends