Market Analysis

Does the EU rely on Russia for its wood?

Three weeks have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. It is now becoming evident how reliant the European Union is on [...]

European forest industry faces transportation problems

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is affecting transport and logistics throughout Europe. Trade with Russia is virtually non [...]

Germany: Sawmill industry calls for boost in local wood sourcing due to war in Ukraine

Germany faces major challenges in the coming months and years. Against the background of the war waged by Russia against [...]

Russia: Hardwood plywood – sanctions will impact trade with US

    Hardwood plywood is an important material for many U.S. manufacturers. It’s used to make [...]

Finland: Timber trade fell 20% in Jan.-Feb. 2022; log prices higher yoy

    The volume of timber traded in January-February in Finland was 20 percent lower than in [...]

China: Sharp rise in prices for imported softwood lumber

    According to data from China’s Customs 2021 lumber imports totaled 28.84 million cubic meters [...]

Rising prices for softwood logs in Austria; noticeable pressure from Ukraine war

    Lumber and construction timber products' sales are reportedly very good in Austria. Average log stocks towards [...]

Estonia: Calls for increase in logging due to wood shortage caused by war in Ukraine

    A joint communique sent to Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas from the Estonian Chamber of [...]