Sanctioned Russian timber continue to flow into UK, EU market

Nearly half of birch wood certified as sustainable in the UK has…

New Zealand logs face uncertain outlook despite U.S. tariff exemption

New Zealand’s forestry industry is under growing pressure as global trade instability…

Finnish softwood log prices reach record highs as demand surges

The Finnish wood market is experiencing exceptional momentum this spring, particularly for…

German beech exports surge in early 2025 as softwood trade slows

Germany’s wood export market is undergoing structural shifts in early 2025, with…

Microtec sold to investment firm

Clessidra Private Equity SGR has acquired Microtec, a provider of industrial scanning…

French timber industry remains under pressure as construction sector falters

France’s timber industry continues to face a difficult environment in 2024, with…

Strike at UPM Plywood mills continues as negotiation fails

The ongoing strike at forestry giant UPM Plywood in Finland will continue…

Swedish forest industry faces weakest domestic demand since the 1990s

The Swedish forest industry is under significant pressure due to a combination…

Setra’s Q1 net sales up 33%

The Swedish wood industry company Setra reports an operating result of SEK…

Holmen also considers leaving FSC

SCA recently announced that it is considering leaving the environmental certification body…