Market expert: “In practice, the tariffs affect the US itself”

US President Donald Trump briefly escalated trade tensions in mid-January by threatening…

Forestry regulations trigger large forest divestment in Sweden

Sweden’s largest private forest owner, Roger Akelius, has announced plans to sell…

Finland: roundwood prices and trade volumes fall sharply in December 2025

Roundwood prices in Finland continued to decline at the end of 2025,…

70% harvesting requirement sparks concern across Russia’s forestry sector

Russia’s timber industry is pushing back against proposed regulatory changes that would…

Germany’s timber market in 2026: high prices, tight supply and a fragile balance

Germany’s timber market entered 2026 under continued strain. Across almost all assortments—spruce…

Finland’s timber trade volumes fell sharply in 2025 as market activity slowed

Finland’s timber market experienced a pronounced slowdown in 2025, with trading activity…

Log cartel case: damage claims against German states enter decisive phase

A long-running dispute over alleged anti-competitive practices in the marketing of softwood…

Production discipline reshapes the outlook for Swedish sawmills in 2026

After a grueling year of production cuts and squeezed margins, the global…

New French timber industry group formed to unite timber trade and wood construction

The French Union of Timber Industries and Builders (UICB) and the French…

Mercosur trade deal seen as boost for Finland’s forest industry

The European Union–Mercosur trade agreement is being welcomed by Finland’s forest sector…