EU softwood log and lumber exports to China nearly halved in early 2025
The European Union’s exports of softwood logs and lumber to China dropped sharply in the first half of 2025 [...]
July 23, 2025
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Positivity in French timber building
Despite a deep downturn in the France’s wider construction market the turnover of the timber building sector increased in [...]
July 23, 2025
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US homebuilders “giving up” as us housing market outlook deteriorates, top economist warns
The U.S. housing market is rapidly deteriorating and is poised to become a significant drag on overall economic growth [...]
July 23, 2025
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Weak demand and currency turmoil drag Södra’s earnings into the red
Södra posted a negative result for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting continued global uncertainties combined with rapid currency [...]
July 22, 2025
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US investigates Brazilian timber imports over illegal logging and unfair trade practices
The United States has launched a wide-ranging investigation into imports of Brazilian timber and wood products, raising the prospect [...]
July 22, 2025
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Sveaskog posts strong Q2 results on back of high log prices
Sweden’s state-owned forest company Sveaskog reported a sharp rise in second-quarter earnings, driven largely by significantly higher [...]
July 22, 2025
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Exceptional log price levels in Finland
In standing sales in June, the average price paid for spruce logs in Finland was nearly EUR 86 per cubic [...]
July 22, 2025
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German timber trade federation: China duties could disrupt flooring market
The German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz) considers the recently imposed anti-dumping duties on multilayer parquet flooring from China [...]
July 22, 2025
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Austria’s softwood market: stable demand and prices in July 2025
The Austrian sawmill industry continues to show solid demand for spruce roundwood, with sufficient storage capacity and quick turnover of [...]
July 22, 2025
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Timber construction gains momentum in the UK: over 30% of top builders now operate timber frame factories
The UK construction industry is experiencing a marked shift towards timber-based systems, as more developers embrace low-carbon, prefabricated [...]
July 22, 2025
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