Sweden: Storm-damaged timber floods market, Södra cuts prices

Swedish forest owners’ association Södra has reduced prices for both logs and…

Vida closes two mills but continues investing in production growth

Just weeks after announcing the closure of two Swedish sawmills, Vida is…

Vida closes two mills but continues investing in production growth

Just weeks after announcing the closure of two Swedish sawmills, Vida is…

US demand for EU softwood lumber weakens sharply

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

Sweden forest industry market outlook 2026 – subscriber report

Sweden’s forest industry is entering 2026 at a turning point. After several…

Higher oil prices could reshape the economics of Swedish sawmills

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

Swedish softwood lumber exports lose momentum as overseas markets weaken

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

Storm-damaged timber fuels bark beetle threat in Sweden

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

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…