German sawmills face ”existential threat” as log prices hit records
Germany’s sawmill sector is grappling with its most severe log shortage in decades, as supply constraints have pushed spruce [...]
October 24, 2025
EUDR still being implemented, but in a relaxed form; delay only for small companies
The European Commission has confirmed that it will no longer postpone the entry into force of the EU Deforestation Regulation [...]
October 23, 2025
US imposes Section 232 tariffs on softwood lumber and wood products; what does this mean for exporters?
The White House yesterday proclaimed the results of its Section 232 investigation into lumber and wood products, concluding that rising [...]
October 1, 2025
Market could wait six months before seeing peak lumber prices again
A recent unexpected drop in Canadian lumber prices and futures, combined with declining mortgage rates, has potentially provided an opportunity [...]
September 23, 2025
Global softwood lumber market faces uneven demand and high costs in 2025
In 2025, the global softwood lumber market is experiencing a complex mix of regional divergences, high input costs, and uneven [...]
September 16, 2025
High European log prices squeeze sawmills as margins deteriorate
Log prices across Europe remain elevated, eroding sawmill profitability as lumber markets fail to keep pace. Mills in several countries [...]
September 3, 2025
Germany’s softwood lumber exports pivot to US as European demand weakens
Germany exported about 4.73 million cubic meters (cbm) of softwood lumber in the first seven months of 2025, up [...]
August 29, 2025
Nine in ten Swedish sawmills operating at a loss, Vida CEO says
Sweden’s sawmilling industry is facing some of its toughest conditions in decades, with most mills losing money as high [...]
August 22, 2025
Finnish sawmill industry anticipates difficult autumn – “Outlook has deteriorated rapidly”
The high price of logs is creating problems for sawmills, according to the Finnish Sawmill Association. The first half [...]
August 15, 2025
Nordic forest industry faces a bleak outlook
Finland’s forest industry is facing a severe crisis as industrial giants shut down cardboard and paper mills amid soaring [...]
August 12, 2025
