Japan is buying less lumber from Europe, Canada And Russia

Japan’s softwood lumber imports fell in the first four months of 2026,…

Higher oil prices could reshape the economics of Swedish sawmills

The recent rise in oil prices following tensions in the Middle East…

Finland’s softwood lumber exports decline as North Africa and Asia weaken

Finland’s softwood lumber exports were lower in January–March 2026 compared with the…

Swedish softwood lumber exports lose momentum as overseas markets weaken

Sweden’s softwood lumber exports got off to a difficult start in 2026,…

France: Lumber prices in Q1 2026

French lumber prices were mostly firmer in Q1 2026 compared with Q4…

Storm-damaged timber fuels bark beetle threat in Sweden

The spring heat has triggered the swarming season for spruce bark beetles…

Austrian timber prices weaken due to oversupply and weak lumber demand

The Austrian timber market is facing growing pressure after snow and wind…

German sawmills grow cautious as high log prices squeeze margins

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

Pine gains ground in Swedish construction as spruce supply tightens

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

Vida closes two sawmills as southern Sweden faces growing sawlog shortages

Swedish forest industry group Vida AB will permanently close its sawmills in…