Fire-damaged wood processing: turning damage into usable material
When a wildfire burns through a forest, it leaves behind more than scorched hillsides and ruined habitat. It also leaves [...]
July 21, 2026
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Finnish softwood lumber exports shift towards Europe as overseas demand weakens
Finland exported 2.89 million m³ of softwood lumber worth EUR 740.8 million in January-May 2026, as sharp [...]
July 21, 2026
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Italy’s wood sector holds steady on panels while exports and sawmilling face a rougher road
Italy's timber and wood-panel industries are telling two different stories in 2026. Panel makers are managing to [...]
July 21, 2026
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US tariff on Brazilian wood products to take effect July 22
The United States will impose a 25% tariff on a range of Brazilian wood products starting July 22, after the [...]
July 21, 2026
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France: Fibre Excellence bankruptcy or takeover? Court ruling could reshape country’s pulpwood market
France's pulpwood market is awaiting a pivotal court decision that could reshape timber flows across the country' [...]
July 21, 2026
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Weak softwood lumber demand pushes Södra into Q2 operating loss
Swedish forest owners' cooperative Södra reported a loss in the second quarter of 2026 as weak demand across [...]
July 21, 2026
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UPM’s plywood separation enters final phase
UPM has taken another step towards separating its plywood operations into an independent listed company after Finland's Financial [...]
July 18, 2026
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends
Timber continues to outperform energy-intensive building materials on costs
Wood remains one of Germany's most price-stable construction materials despite higher energy costs and renewed geopolitical uncertainty [...]
July 18, 2026
Latest Trends / Market Analysis
Austrian sawmills maintain steady log procurement
Austria’s timber market continues to show a mixed picture, with steady log prices and improving demand for industrial wood [...]
July 18, 2026
Latest Trends / Wood Industry Prices
North American lumber prices climb as mills extend order files and freight delays tighten supply
North American lumber prices continued to move higher this week as mills extended order files, transportation delays reduced prompt availability [...]
July 17, 2026
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