Metsä Fibre shuts Joutseno pulp mill due to weak Asian demand

Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, will halt production at its Joutseno…

French government proposes €150m aid package to secure Fibre Excellence pulp mills

The French government is preparing a €150 million support plan to help…

Italy: New tensions on wood prices

Wood prices in Europe are rising again, and signs of a tightening…

U.S. lawmakers propose tariff exemption for lumber and construction inputs

U.S. Senate Democrats have introduced legislation that would exempt lumber and several…

Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low

Into the middle of February most lumber industry players were focussed on receiving wood already ordered. Sawmills reported muted demand for new sales, as traders were occupied with logistics and supply chain; getting solid wood products actually delivered. As such, prices remained quite level over the previous week. Customers who were hunting around for the […] The post Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Finland extends grip in Estonia’s lumber market

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European hardwood lumber prices diverge in first quarter of 2026

European hardwood lumber markets opened 2026 with greater stability than many producers…

European softwood lumber prices open 2026 steady after winter storm disruptions

Europe’s softwood lumber market began 2026 with prices largely unchanged across the…

Korkeakoski sawmill acquisition lifts Versowood capacity close to 2m m³

Finland’s Versowood has expanded its sawmilling operations with the acquisition of the…

Lumber falls to six-week low as weak housing demand weighs on prices

Lumber futures fell toward $550 per thousand board feet, reaching a six-week…