Finland’s softwood lumber shipments rise sharply, led by Egypt, UK and Asian rebound
Finland’s softwood lumber exports reached 7.67 million m³ in the first ten months of 2025, up 27% from [...]
December 2, 2025
EU Parliament agrees to delay and review supply chain deforestation law
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday by 402 to 250 to delay and simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), advancing [...]
November 28, 2025
North American lumber market extends losses as high rates curb construction
Lumber prices fell for a fourth straight month in November, pressured by weak demand from the housing and construction sectors [...]
November 25, 2025
EU imposes 86.8% definitive anti-dumping duty on Chinese plywood
The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of Chinese hardwood plywood, concluding an investigation that began [...]
November 22, 2025
ISC 2025: More insights on the state of the European softwood market
The European softwood lumber industry is showing signs of gradual stabilization after three years of difficult market conditions, according to [...]
November 19, 2025
GWMI Interviews: Demand and prices expected to improve in 2026 – Kullik Timber outlook
Mr. Lawrence Webster, Managing Director of Gill & Robinson Ltd., part of Kullik Timber, provided a detailed insight into the [...]
November 13, 2025
High log prices and flat demand pressure French sawmills
Rising log prices, sluggish sawn timber demand, and weak consumption are creating mounting pressure on French sawmills specialized in fir [...]
November 7, 2025
Germany: Spruce roundwood expected to remain above €130 per cubic meter in the coming months
Germany’s timber market is experiencing an exceptional surge, with spruce and pine log prices reaching levels unseen in 35 [...]
November 7, 2025
After two difficult years, is European softwood demand finally stabilising?
European softwood consumption grew slightly in H1 2025 but the main good news for sawmills was the 13% growth in [...]
October 29, 2025
ISC 2025: Renewed hope for the European softwood industry in 2026
The 73rd edition of the International Softwood Conference was held on 22–23 October 2025 in Oslo, Norway. The event [...]
October 25, 2025
