U.S. lumber prices climb to a four-year high as supply tightens
For decades, the direction of the U.S. lumber market was relatively predictable. When housing starts accelerated, lumber prices followed [...]
August 7, 2026
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Austrian sawmills maintain steady log procurement
Austria’s timber market continues to show a mixed picture, with steady log prices and improving demand for industrial wood [...]
July 18, 2026
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Swedish roundwood prices retreat from 2025 highs in first quarter
Swedish roundwood prices weakened during the first quarter of 2026 as slower industrial activity and softer pulpwood demand cooled the [...]
May 7, 2026
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US lumber futures remain below $600
US lumber futures have remained below $600 per thousand board feet since early April as weaker consumer sentiment and uncertainty [...]
May 7, 2026
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Lumber futures signal firm outlook through 2027
Lumber futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange point to a gradually strengthening market outlook through 2027, with forward contracts trading [...]
March 17, 2026
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Lumber falls to six-week low as weak housing demand weighs on prices
Lumber futures fell toward $550 per thousand board feet, reaching a six-week low as the North American housing sector [...]
March 5, 2026
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Finland: roundwood prices continue to fall as January trade volumes shrink
In Finland, timber prices continued to decline in January 2026, while industrial roundwood trade volumes contracted sharply compared to last [...]
February 21, 2026
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Croatian State Forests raise timber prices by eight percent
Croatian State Forests (Hrvatske šume – HŠ) have increased the prices of all timber assortments by an average of 8 % for [...]
February 13, 2026
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Lumber prices slide to near four-week lows as demand cools
Lumber futures fell below $590 per thousand board feet, touching their lowest level in nearly four weeks, as weakening housing [...]
February 10, 2026
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Cold snap lifts wood pellet demand and prices across Central Europe
A prolonged cold spell at the start of 2026 has pushed wood pellet demand sharply higher across Central Europe, reversing [...]
January 14, 2026
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