European softwood lumber industry faces rising costs, uncertainty as EUDR delay looms

The European softwood lumber industry is facing rising costs and uncertainty as the EU considers postponing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for a second time. While the extension to December 2026 may provide temporary relief, it could reduce incentives for companies that have already invested heavily to comply and weaken confidence in the EU’s regulatory direction. Challenges facing the European softwood lumber industry Europe’s softwood lumber sector is experiencing growing uncertainty and higher compliance costs as the EU prepares to delay the implementation of its anti-deforestation law. Companies across the continent have already invested billions ...