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Germany’s timber trade backs Mercosur and India deals, urges Commission to move despite blockade

Germany’s timber trade has voiced strong support for the EU-Mercosur and EU-India…

Holmen’s 2025 operating profit falls 12% as weak construction and low power prices limit earnings

Sweden’s Holmen AB reported an operating profit of SEK 3.27 billion (€309…

China slowdown hits European softwood lumber exports hard

European timber exports to China fell significantly in 2025, affecting both trade…

Structural decline persists in Germany’s timber industry workforce

The economic situation of Germany’s timber industry remains strained, with structural contraction…

Central Europe construction downturn and limited log supply pressure sawmills

The associations of the sawmill and wood industry from Germany, Austria, and…

New Zealand log prices and volumes hinge on China and India demand

Log harvesting in New Zealand has returned to full pace following the…

German hardwood auctions record higher oak and ash prices

Several German premium hardwood auctions held in January 2026 reported solid prices…

German furniture retailer accelerates store closures

One of Germany’s best-known furniture retailers is closing another outlet, with an…

Klöpferholz sells several German locations

The German timber and building materials distributor Klöpferholz Group, headquartered in Garching…

New Zealand log prices soften slightly in January as markets show mixed signals

Log harvesting activity in New Zealand returned to normal levels after the…