European softwood lumber price assessment in May 2026
European softwood lumber markets entered the second quarter of 2026 on a firmer footing than at the beginning of the [...]
June 11, 2026
Introducing the GWMI Monthly Market Pulse
The wood products industry generates a vast amount of data every month. Prices, trade flows, production figures and inventory statistics [...]
June 4, 2026
North American lumber market: supply is no longer the problem
According to Global Wood Markets Info analysis of market data, company reports and housing indicators, the North American lumber market [...]
June 1, 2026
German sawmills grow cautious as high log prices squeeze margins
Germany’s roundwood market is entering a more cautious phase after an extended period of exceptionally strong prices, with several [...]
May 26, 2026
GWMI Interviews: Erik Eliasson discusses the outlook and competitiveness of Swedish sawmills
Global Wood Markets Info spoke with Erik Eliasson, Sales Director at Norra Timber, about the current state of the Swedish [...]
May 19, 2026
Finnish private sawmills remain profitable despite weak lumber markets
Finland’s private sawmill sector delivered mixed financial results in 2025, with profitability remaining under pressure despite relatively stable turnover [...]
May 19, 2026
Jartek partners with Koeki Ltd. to enter Japanese sawmill market
Japan’s sawmill industry continues to accelerate investments in automation and production efficiency, with Finnish wood-processing technology supplier Jartek [...]
May 19, 2026
Europe’s sawmills want higher prices, but buyers are resisting
The European sawn timber market changed little during the first quarter, with most suppliers describing business as steady but unspectacular [...]
May 12, 2026
Europe’s sawmill industry waits, after spending to comply to deforestation regulation
A quiet contradiction is taking shape across Europe’s sawmill sector. Over the past two years, producers have committed significant [...]
April 29, 2026
European softwood lumber market holds steady in February, weakens into March under cost pressure
European softwood lumber markets moved through February without a clear trend, with delivered prices across most destinations holding within narrow [...]
April 14, 2026
