The European softwood lumber industry is showing signs of gradual stabilization after three years of difficult market conditions, according to presentations at the 73rd International Softwood Conference (ISC) in Oslo in October 2025. Producers and traders report modest improvements, yet the sector continues to face record-high log prices, limited spruce availability, and weak construction activity across major markets. Production stabilizes at reduced levels European sawmill production has plateaued at roughly 78 million cubic meters per year across European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) member countries since 2023, a 10% decline from the 2021 peak of 86 ...
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