Barlinek’s plant in Ukraine hit by Russian drones
A plant belonging to the Polish Barlinek Group in Vinnytsia, central Ukraine, was struck by Russian drones during an overnight [...]
July 19, 2025
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U.S. Lumber Coalition pushes back against Canada’s softwood quota proposal
The longstanding trade dispute between the United States and Canada over softwood lumber took another turn this week after British [...]
July 19, 2025
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Estonian spruce log prices rise, pine logs decline in quiet summer market
As of July 1, 2025, Estonia's timber market reflects a typical midsummer slowdown, with sawmills either closed for holidays [...]
July 19, 2025
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Russian plywood giant Sveza’s chief executive to resign
Anatoly Frishman, CEO of Sveza Group, one of Russia's largest forestry holdings, has resigned, the group's press service [...]
July 19, 2025
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Pfeifer Group expands Kajaani sawmill, doubling production capacity
The Pfeifer Group has completed and successfully commissioned the new sawmill of its subsidiary Pölkky Oy in Kajaani. The [...]
July 18, 2025
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German wood processing industry sees significant uptick in business confidence
The German wood processing industry is seeing improved business expectations for the first time since 2022. At its general [...]
July 18, 2025
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Canada could restrict lumber exports in bid to resolve U.S. trade dispute
Canada may consider imposing limits on softwood lumber exports to the United States in a bid to de-escalate a [...]
July 18, 2025
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German Chancellor pushes for zero-risk category to ease EUDR
The German Chancellor expects EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to quickly prevent unnecessary bureaucracy for forest owners. Pressure [...]
July 18, 2025
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Barometer positive on Spanish timber trade investment
A state of trade ‘barometer survey’ conducted by Spanish timber sector association AEIM at its June 12 board of directors [...]
July 18, 2025
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Swedish softwood exports down 4% in early 2025, EU demand weak but North Africa, UK, US up
Sweden's softwood lumber exports totaled just over 4.18 million cubic meters in the first five months of 2025 [...]
July 17, 2025
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