Month: March 2026

10 posts

Finland’s timber trade splits in two as prices retreat from record highs

The year opened with strong buying interest and accelerating price momentum in…

China’s timber market steadies as supply tightness supports prices

China’s softwood log market entered 2026 on firmer footing than many expected,…

Japan becomes Canada’s anchor timber market as exporters rebalance away from the US

Japan has emerged as the leading overseas destination for Canadian timber, reflecting…

Pentarch and Nippon Paper form New Zealand wood chip venture to target Asia

Pentarch Forestry and Nippon Paper Resources Australia have agreed to establish a…

Where are lumber prices heading into the 2026 construction season?

Lumber futures are approaching the 2026 spring building season near the midpoint…

Walmart seeks $80 million in damages as Structurlam dispute returns to court

A long-running commercial dispute between Canadian mass timber producer Structurlam Mass Timber…

Finland extends grip in Estonia’s lumber market

Finland has tightened its hold on Estonia’s imported lumber market, as trade…

Drax to phase out Canadian wood pellets and switch to US-only supply by 2027

The Drax Power Station plans to stop burning Canadian wood pellets within…

Sharp recovery in EU softwood lumber exports to Japan

European softwood lumber exports to Japan continued to expand in 2025, with…

Iran war and Hormuz tensions add fresh strain to global timber trade

The outbreak of open hostilities between the US, Israel and Iran has…