9 Lithuanian companies accused of importing timber from Russia and Belarus in violation of EU sanctions

Lithuanian authorities have submitted to prosecutors evidence against nine Lithuanian companies which…

Russian timber exports witness steep decline as EU sanctions take effect

Foreign sales of Russian timber experienced a further decline in the first…

China’s softwood lumber imports shift to Russia and Europe; N. American suppliers losing ground

China’s softwood lumber imports have undergone a significant shift, with a preference…

Concerns persist over Russian wood pellet exports to Turkey evading EU ban

Russian wood pellet exporters are still shipping significant volumes to Turkey, underpinning…

Ukraine aims to replace Russia, Belarus on world timber market

Russia and Belarus are being pushed out of world markets as timber suppliers.…

Global lumber markets: Nordic producers remain strong, Germany, Russia, and China face challenges

In 2022, the Nordic countries remained major producers and exporters of softwood…

Russian plywood mills may be forced to stop production due to resin shortage

A number of Russian plywood producers may stop production or significantly raise…

Russian timber prices expected to rise due to transport restrictions and sanctions

Recently, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade pointed out that prices…

The N. American lumber market outlook for 2023: Low prices and falling demand

As we moved into March 2023, there were still many headwinds facing…

Russian sawn timber supplies to China fall sharply

In general, most of the global markets for sawn timber are experiencing…