Month: May 2026

174 posts

Europe’s shift away from Chinese plywood exposed new sourcing risks

The European Union’s anti-dumping action against Chinese plywood did more than raise…

China softwood lumber imports crash 32.8% as log imports edge higher

China’s timber imports remained below last year’s level in April, but the…

German sawmills grow cautious as high log prices squeeze margins

Germany’s roundwood market is entering a more cautious phase after an extended…

U.S. launches US$127 billion tariff rebate system, but softwood importers remain excluded

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has opened a new electronic…

German timber sector grows more cautious despite stabilising sentiment

Business sentiment across the German timber industry showed signs of stabilising in…

Businesses still warn of major implementation risks of EUDR

The European Commission says recent changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)…

Pine gains ground in Swedish construction as spruce supply tightens

Pine is moving further into Sweden’s structural timber market as sawmills and…

Metsä Group’s 300 million euro LVL factory to start up in the autumn

Production at Metsä Group’s new Äänekoski Kerto LVL mill will start in…

Global cuts at Inter IKEA

Inter IKEA is responsible for the development of the IKEA brand, product…

French sawmills ready for a rebound despite construction slump

French sawmills are entering 2026 without fatalism despite two difficult years for…