European softwood lumber prices open 2026 steady after winter storm disruptions

Europe’s softwood lumber market began 2026 with prices largely unchanged across the main destinations, reflecting restrained construction demand and steady supply conditions following winter disruptions in northern Europe. Trading activity in January remained measured, with distributors maintaining lean inventories and sawmills keeping production closely aligned with demand. Storm Johannes, which passed through parts of Scandinavia toward the end of 2025, disrupted logging operations and transport in several forest regions during the winter harvesting season. Although the storm complicated short-term log flows, it did not trigger significant price movements in the sawn lumber market. More broadly, the ...