In France, timber and wood-products merchants are facing a decline in activity but are holding up, even as cash flow comes under pressure. Companies are developing additional services and investing in skills to improve competitiveness. On the regulatory side, there is now greater clarity regarding the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), while uncertainty remains around the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme (EPR). There is no doubt that timber and wood-products merchants have experienced more favourable periods in the past. According to the French Federation of Building Materials Distributors (FDMC), activity in timber trade declined by around 3% in 2025 ...
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