Construction slowdown drives German sawmills to 10-year low

Germany’s sawmill industry expects another difficult year after lumber production fell to…

Central European pellet prices stabilise as summer buying season begins

Wood pellet prices across Central Europe have stopped falling in June, with…

Fresh wave of insolvencies and restructurings in the German wood products sector

Germany’s wood products industry continues to face a difficult operating environment, with…

Finland’s softwood lumber exports edge up in early 2026, with Egypt, Estonia and Japan among the main markets

Finland’s softwood lumber exports rose slightly in the first months of 2026,…

Timber prices finally fall in Germany as sawmills cut purchases

German sawmills have significantly reduced roundwood prices after rebuilding log inventories and…

Finland’s softwood lumber exports edge up in early 2026, with Egypt, Estonia and Japan among the main markets

Finland’s softwood lumber exports rose slightly in the first months of 2026,…

Sweden remains top buyer as EU imports of Norwegian softwood logs increase

EU imports of softwood logs from Norway increased by 18% in January-April…

Blumer Lehmann to open new timber construction production facility in Germany

Swiss timber construction company Blumer Lehmann is expanding its presence in Germany…

US demand for EU softwood lumber weakens sharply

EU softwood lumber exports to the United States fell sharply in the…

German sawmill industry warns of deeper crisis as insolvency risks grow

Germany’s sawmill and wood industry is facing mounting pressure, with production expected…