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Swedish sawmills face weak construction market and fluctuating US exports

The construction market is losing momentum, which means ongoing challenges for Swedish…

The Swedish wood industry under pressure from several directions – but there are bright spots

For an export-dependent sector like Sweden’s wood industry, recent global turbulence is…

Vida appoints new CEO

After more than six years as CEO and Group President of Vida,…

Vida Ab cuts log prices in southern Sweden for first time in a decade

Swedish sawmill giant Vida Ab has announced reductions in log prices in…

Why is logging decreasing in Sweden despite growing demand?

Logging in Sweden continued its decline in 2024, following a significant drop…

Moelven considers closure of another sawmill

After announcing the closure of its Ransby sawmill in Sweden back in…

Swedish sawmills brace for weak H2 as margins remain thin despite stable demand

Swedish sawmills are preparing for a difficult second half of 2025 as…

China slashes Nordic wood imports by 57% as prices continue to climb

Nordic lumber producers are facing soaring raw material costs and rising production…

Forests aren’t following the script – SCA’s CEO calls for reform of EU climate law

Strong arguments to reform – or even overhaul – the EU’s LULUCF…

Moelven closes sawmill in Sweden due to weak profitability

Weak profitability has led Moelven to decide to close its sawmill in…