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Wood supply hit by logging restrictions in Finland

Logging restrictions in southeastern Finland are developing into a significant timber supply…

Swedish storm timber still weighs on market as Johannes salvage continues

Storm-damaged timber from Johannes continues to reach Swedish mills, maintaining high raw…

French softwood lumber prices climb despite weak construction

France’s lumber market is beginning to show a pronounced split. Prices for…

Sweden’s sawlog rally breaks after years of gains

Swedish roundwood prices fell substantially in the second quarter of 2026, extending…

Timber surplus deepens across Europe after storm and wildfire damage

European timber markets are entering the second half of 2026 with millions…

France’s sawmill industry: who is growing and who is losing ground

The latest financial accounts from French sawmills show a widening gap between…

Pfeifer: European sawmills need productivity gains, not just more capacity

Pfeifer Group is directing investment towards automation, predictive maintenance and real-time production…

Metsä Wood kicks off 50% expansion of its LVL capacity in Äänekoski

Metsä Wood has started commercial production on the first line of its…

Sweden’s sawmill industry may have an overcapacity problem

Sweden’s timber market may be entering a different phase in the relationship…

Massive timber volumes leave France facing oversupply this autumn

The wildfires that swept through southwest France in July are about to…