Despite sanctions, Russian softwood lumber finds way to new markets in the Middle East
The latest data shows that more than 11.2 million cubic meters of Russian softwood lumber were exported to China [...]
November 13, 2025
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Poland’s largest furniture manufacturer plans further mass layoffs
Poland's largest furniture manufacturer, Black Red White (BRW), is set to implement significant layoffs affecting around 800 employees across [...]
November 13, 2025
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US tariffs force Swedish forest industry to rethink export strategy
The US trade conflict with the rest of the world has changed the conditions for Swedish exports, with both direct [...]
November 12, 2025
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German spruce stocks will drop by 75%, with pine taking over as a substitute
New data released last month at the Oslo International Softwood Conference shows that German spruce reserves are declining sharply, projected [...]
November 12, 2025
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China lifts import ban on US logs after review of US corrective measures
China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced that it will lift the suspension on imports of US logs, effective [...]
November 12, 2025
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Russia’s timber exports squeezed as transport costs surge 50%
Freight costs across Russia have risen by about 50%, dealing a severe blow to the country’s timber export sector [...]
November 12, 2025
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Denmark seeks compromise as EU states call to delay EUDR
Denmark, the country currently holding the presidency of the European Union (EU), will submit a so-called compromise proposal, as [...]
November 12, 2025
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US tariffs prompt British Columbia to expand into Asian timber markets
In response to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber, British Columbia is actively expanding into Asian markets, including Japan [...]
November 12, 2025
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Timber demand in UK likely to pick up by mid-2026
The key UK housing market will see increased demand in 2026, over 200 timber industry delegates heard at Timber Development [...]
November 11, 2025
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Forget tariffs — the U.S. lumber deficit will take decades to close
The United States continues to face a structural shortfall in softwood lumber that is expected to persist for many years [...]
November 11, 2025
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