Month: March 2026

183 posts

Iran crisis brings chaos to Nordic sawmill markets

The escalation of conflict around Iran is feeding directly into the cost…

EU-Australia FTA removes timber tariffs

The EU-Australia free trade agreement removes tariffs on timber and wood products,…

Higher diesel, shipping costs pile pressure on New Zealand logging industry

New Zealand’s logging industry is facing a sharp cost squeeze as higher…

Estonia log prices ease in February as softwood market stabilises

Log prices in Estonia showed mixed developments in February 2026, with softwood…

Logging limits threaten Finland’s forest export industry

Finland’s sawmill industry is warning of serious economic fallout if proposed restrictions…

Strong start, weak finish: Vida still posts profit

Vida, owned by Canadian Canfor, reported a positive result for 2025 despite…

UK urged to treat imported timber as national security issue

The UK’s reliance on imported timber should be formally recognised as a…

Canada opens door to lumber export limits in talks with U.S.

Canadian officials are considering the possibility of limiting softwood lumber exports to…

11th International Hardwood Conference Antwerp, 5–6 November 2026

The 11th International Hardwood Conference will take place in Antwerp on 5–6…

French sawmills change hands as consolidation quietly accelerates

A series of sawmill acquisitions across France is taking place against the…