French sawmills are entering 2026 without fatalism despite two difficult years for the wood sector. While construction activity remains weak across Europe, producers are describing the current period as a pause rather than a structural collapse, with many preparing for a rebound once demand improves. Since 2024, the sector has faced a severe slowdown linked to the housing crisis. France recorded only 289,000 housing starts in 2025, far below the 490,000 reached in 2006, although still above the historic low of around 250,000 homes recorded in 1993. Renovation activity also declined by 1.1% in volume ...
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