Sweden: Significant rise in log prices in Q3/2023

The prices for timber in Sweden have experienced a notable surge. During…

Birch plywood shortage in Europe spurs search for sustainable alternatives

The shortage of birch plywood in Europe due to the Ukraine conflict…

Can paulownia replace spruce in European construction?

The European market for timber framing and construction is today dominated by…

Latvia: Mixed trends in wood prices

In the first half of 2023, the prices of pine sawlogs in…

Belgian Foresco to acquire pallet trader Palletcentrale

Palletcentrale, a well-established player in the procurement, sale, repair, and manufacture of…

Recovery in European construction sector expected in 2025, says Euroconstruct

The continuation of the war in Ukraine and the severe energy crisis,…

Parquet consumption in Europe drops by 15% to 38%

Echoing the general decline in construction activity, European parquet consumption decreased significantly…

The Austrian sawmill industry struggles with low demand for sawn timber

The Austrian sawmill industry continues to struggle with noticeable reductions in demand…

Stora Enso expects weak demand to persist into 2024

Stora Enso faces a continued subdued market outlook for the rest of…

EU softwood lumber exports drop by 38% in H1/2023

EU’s softwood lumber exports in the first half of 2023 fell by…