Moscow considers bankruptcy moratorium for struggling forestry sector
Russia's government is considering a package of support measures for the forestry sector after a sharp deterioration in profitability [...]
June 9, 2026
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Sweden forest industry market outlook 2026 – subscriber report
Sweden’s forest industry is entering 2026 at a turning point. After several years of rising raw-material costs, margin [...]
June 5, 2026
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IKEA Industry to cut around 400 jobs at Polish plants as furniture market remains under pressure
IKEA Industry plans to reduce its workforce at two manufacturing facilities in Poland, with up to 240 jobs expected to [...]
June 5, 2026
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EU softwood lumber exports to the UK decline 23% in Q1 2026
EU softwood lumber exports to the United Kingdom fell sharply during the first quarter of 2026 as lower shipments from [...]
June 5, 2026
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US lumber prices reach eight-week high on supply concerns
Lumber futures climbed close to USD 600 per 1,000 board feet in early June, reaching their highest level since [...]
June 5, 2026
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Softwood sawlog prices remain firm in Estonia
Estonia's timber market showed signs of stabilization in May 2026, with softwood sawlog prices largely unchanged after the strong [...]
June 5, 2026
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Brazil faces potential 25% U.S. tariffs under Section 301 ruling
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed an additional 25% tariff on imports from Brazil following [...]
June 4, 2026
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High timber prices push Finnish forest owners to a record year
There is one group in Finland that has little reason to complain about the timber market: forest owners. Timber [...]
June 4, 2026
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China lumber imports overview: Q1 2026
China’s lumber imports fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as weak construction activity, lower Russian supply [...]
June 4, 2026
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Japan is buying less lumber from Europe, Canada And Russia
Japan’s softwood lumber imports fell in the first four months of 2026, with lower volumes recorded from the [...]
June 3, 2026
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