Month: September 2025

272 posts

Austrian sawmill industry: EUDR a threat to production

Austria’s sawmill industry has managed to stabilize sales and production despite a…

Segezha Group to cut 350 jobs at Novoeniseysky sawmill

Segezha Group is cutting 350 jobs at the Novoeniseysky Wood-Chemical Complex in…

Plywood importers drop lawsuits over circumvention finding on Vietnamese hardwood

Two U.S. importers have withdrawn their challenges to the Commerce Department’s anti-circumvention…

German timber associations warn “construction boost” alone won’t solve housing crisis

Germany’s federal government has unveiled its so-called “Bau-Turbo” initiative to accelerate housing…

Softwood lumber flows under pressure across key global markets

In the first half of 2025, Canada exported 13.4 million m³ of…

Market sentiment in Swedish softwood sector weakens after summer declines

The Swedish softwood lumber market is currently characterized by subdued demand, uncertainty,…

Canada backs down on some U.S. lumber tariffs

Canada withdrew challenges against some import taxes the US levied against softwood…

Billerud’s cost-saving program could affect over 600 jobs

To strengthen its competitiveness, Billerud has decided to introduce a cost-saving program.…

China’s plywood exports rise in the first half

China’s plywood exports reached 6.49 million cubic metres in the first half…

Lumber Prices and US Housing Starts Update: Sept 2025

Total US Housing Starts year-to-date almost flat compared to 2024. Since 1952 Madison’s Lumber Reporter has established itself as the most reliable source for North American lumber prices and industry news. By providing a true 360º perspective on all aspects of wood products’ manufacturing, Madison’s makes you better equipped to anticipate other market conditions, like […] The post Lumber Prices and US Housing Starts Update: Sept 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.