No rebound before 2027: The grim reality of China’s real estate for global wood exporters
The decade-long era of the "China bid" has finally hit a structural floor, ending the reliable safety net that [...]
April 22, 2026
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Sanctions and weak China demand push Russian giant Segezha to $1.1 billion loss
Sanctions continue to weigh heavily on Segezha Group, with Russia’s largest forest company reporting a net loss of 88 [...]
April 22, 2026
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Sawmill industry pushes for commercial diesel as logistics costs rise
The crisis in the Middle East has increased the logistics costs of the forest industry. The Finnish Sawmilling Industry Association [...]
April 22, 2026
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Polish furniture industry urges urgent government support
The Polish Chamber of Commerce of Furniture Manufacturers (OIGPM) has sent an official letter to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Minister [...]
April 18, 2026
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Germany’s sawmilling sector calls for urgent expansion of beetle-damaged spruce storage
Germany’s sawmilling sector is calling for urgent action to expand beetle-damaged spruce timber storage capacities across the nation [...]
April 18, 2026
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Forecast: Finland timber market expected to recover during the current year
Finland's timber market will begin to recover during this year, especially as a result of the reduction in standing [...]
April 18, 2026
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Major damage in the Södra area after storm Dave
Södra's inventory after storm Dave shows that around one million cubic meters of forest have been damaged on [...]
April 18, 2026
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Russian timber companies seek three-year bankruptcy moratorium
Forestry companies in Russia have asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade for a three-year moratorium on bankruptcy, citing [...]
April 18, 2026
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U.S. duties paid by Canadian softwood producers surpass $8-billion
Canadian softwood producers have now paid more than US$8-billion in U.S. duties since 2017, as British Columbia [...]
April 18, 2026
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Sarawak halves timber royalties to steady domestic processing and counter export drift
The Sarawak Forest Department has confirmed that the Sarawak government will cut royalty rates and selected statutory charges on natural [...]
April 18, 2026
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