German softwood lumber exporters turn to the US as EU markets slow
Germany exported 5.747 million m³ of softwood lumber in January–September 2025, down 6% from 6.085 million m [...]
October 23, 2025
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UK will promote domestic structural timber in the C16 class
UK sawmills, with government support, are launching a national campaign to promote the use of domestic structural timber in the [...]
October 23, 2025
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Lumber futures drop due to weak US housing starts and tariff measures
Lumber futures fell below $610 per thousand board feet, their lowest level since October 8 and down 12% from a [...]
October 23, 2025
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Rising roundwood prices in Sweden
According to new data from the Swedish Forest Agency, roundwood prices rose sharply in the second quarter of 2025. Prices [...]
October 23, 2025
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Industry reaction on EUDR changes: “Relief, but not enough”
While the new proposals address some of the timber industry’s long-standing concerns, sector representatives argue that the regulation [...]
October 23, 2025
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Falling roundwood prices in Finland
Finnish roundwood prices fell in September 2025, with standing sales seeing spruce logs at just under €81 per cubic meter [...]
October 22, 2025
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More curtailments expected for B.C. lumber companies
With lumber prices below the break-even point for many lumber producers, and new 10 per cent American tariffs being [...]
October 22, 2025
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IKEA raises prices as Trump’s furniture tariffs hit retailer
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is raising prices in the United States as new tariffs on imported wood and finished furniture [...]
October 22, 2025
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Russia’s wood industry strengthens presence in Africa
Russian wood industry companies are expanding their presence in African markets as exports to Europe remain restricted. Segezha Group has [...]
October 22, 2025
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Södra sells Baltic forest holdings to to IKEA parent company
Swedish forest owners’ cooperative Södra has agreed to sell its forest assets in Latvia and Estonia to Ingka Investments [...]
October 22, 2025
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