Europe’s timberland market is quietly changing hands
The scramble for forests in Europe is no longer confined to timber companies. Furniture retailers, investment funds and institutional [...]
March 11, 2026
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A shortage in Central Europe offers a rare opening for Swedish sawmills
Sweden’s forest industry enters the new year after a difficult period marked by weak demand, soaring log prices and [...]
March 11, 2026
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Costly logs and cautious buyers trouble Sweden’s sawmills
The outlook for Sweden’s timber market remains difficult to read as 2026 begins. Global demand is uneven, construction activity [...]
March 10, 2026
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Less timber enters the UK, but some products gain ground
Total UK imports of timber and panel products declined slightly in 2025, although several product categories recorded growth during the [...]
March 10, 2026
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Keitele Group posts stronger 2025 results; higher log prices and weak global lumber demand shape outlook
Finnish wood processing company Keitele Group Oy reported higher revenue and improved profitability for its financial year ending 31 August [...]
March 10, 2026
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US lumber market slowed by winter logistics disruptions as buyers keep inventories tight
Harsh winter weather and transport disruptions continued to affect the North American lumber market through February, leaving many buyers and [...]
March 10, 2026
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Canada sawmill production falls while shipments also edge lower in 2025
Canadian sawmill production of softwood and hardwood lumber fell in 2025, according to Statistics Canada data, as output and shipments [...]
March 10, 2026
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Oil surges, Gulf shipping freezes and wood cargo faces rising costs
Oil markets began the week in a state of sharp volatility. After last week’s strong rally, prices jumped again [...]
March 10, 2026
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Canfor’s fourth-quarter loss deepens as duties hit North America and Europe adds volume
Canfor swung to a much deeper loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 as high US lumber duties, Section 232 [...]
March 7, 2026
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Mercer’s lumber output declines as log shortages hit solid wood division
Lumber production at Mercer International declined in the fourth quarter of 2025 as limited log availability continued to affect the [...]
March 7, 2026
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