Weak demand and high costs push Europe’s softwood lumber market into a structural squeeze
Europe’s softwood lumber market has entered 2026 under sustained pressure, caught between weak demand and persistently high production costs [...]
January 6, 2026
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Five detained in Poland in case involving supplies of plywood from Belarus and Russia
Polish border guards, working jointly with the customs and tax service, have detained five people in connection with an investigation [...]
January 6, 2026
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Versowood finalises deal with UPM as Korkeakoski sawmill changes hands
The competition authorities have approved the transaction announced in September under which Versowood Oy acquires the Korkeakoski sawmill in Juupajoki [...]
January 6, 2026
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Russia: Timber industry officials warn of multi-year decline and urge urgent action
Russia’s forestry sector is sliding deeper into a systemic downturn, with falling output, shrinking export markets and mounting structural [...]
January 6, 2026
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China’s log and softwood lumber imports turn positive in November
China’s timber imports recorded a clear rebound in November, with both volume and value rising month on month, according [...]
December 30, 2025
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EGGER Group half-year results: stable revenues in weak market conditions
EGGER Group reported consolidated revenues of EUR 2.15 billion for the first half of its 2025/2026 financial year [...]
December 30, 2025
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Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems
Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS) from the administrators of National Timber Group, strengthening [...]
December 30, 2025
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US lumber prices hover around $550 due to policy optimism and supply restraint
US lumber futures traded around $550 per thousand board feet in late December, supported by expectations of easier monetary policy [...]
December 30, 2025
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Russia’s timber giant Segezha plans Shanghai timber hub as Russia deepens pivot to China
Russia’s largest forest products group, Segezha Group, is preparing to establish [...]
December 30, 2025
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NZ–India trade deal removes tariffs on most wood products
The Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association (WPMA) said the New Zealand–India Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement will immediately eliminate tariffs [...]
December 30, 2025
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