What are the prospects for lumber prices as spring 2026 approaches?
Nearby physical lumber futures ended 2025 at $576 per 1,000 board feet, posting a 4.63% gain for the [...]
February 3, 2026
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Holmen’s 2025 operating profit falls 12% as weak construction and low power prices limit earnings
Sweden’s Holmen AB reported an operating profit of SEK 3.27 billion (€309 million) for 2025, down 12% from [...]
February 3, 2026
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China slowdown hits European softwood lumber exports hard
European timber exports to China fell significantly in 2025, affecting both trade volumes and price formation across producing regions [...]
February 3, 2026
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Structural decline persists in Germany’s timber industry workforce
The economic situation of Germany’s timber industry remains strained, with structural contraction continuing into 2025. From January to November [...]
February 3, 2026
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Central Europe construction downturn and limited log supply pressure sawmills
The associations of the sawmill and wood industry from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland addressed the current economic developments in the [...]
January 31, 2026
Restructuring accelerates among Nordic timber producers
From late 2025 into 2026, structural adjustments across the Northern European timber industry have accelerated, as major producers respond to [...]
January 31, 2026
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B.C. forest sector braces for another difficult year as raw material shortages persist
British Columbia’s forest sector is entering 2026 under sustained pressure, with industry leaders warning that restricted access to raw [...]
January 31, 2026
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Sharp rise in pallet prices
The structural scarcity of raw materials is driving a sharp increase in pallet prices, bringing them close to the record [...]
January 31, 2026
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New Zealand log prices and volumes hinge on China and India demand
Log harvesting in New Zealand has returned to full pace following the holiday break, with early indicators pointing to a [...]
January 31, 2026
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Weyerhaeuser’s Q4 adjusted EBITDA falls 52% due to weak market conditions
Weyerhaeuser reported a sharp decline in fourth-quarter earnings as difficult market conditions continued to weigh on results across its [...]
January 31, 2026
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