Opinion: Nordic wood processors post losses, but forest owners do not

The latest results from Scandinavia’s largest forest industry groups tell a consistent…

Mood in the German timber industry more positive for the next six months

Sentiment in the German timber industry deteriorated slightly again in January, following…

Market developments in Sweden’s softwood lumber exports

Sweden’s year-to-date exports of softwood lumber strengthened in 2025, with export value…

Poland’s oak timber shortage deepens, challenging domestic processors

Poland’s oak timber market has entered a phase of persistent supply deficit,…

European parquet market stabilises in 2025 after reaching its lowest point in 2024

The European parquet market showed signs of stabilisation in 2025 after hitting…

Forecast: North American lumber market adjusts to lower operating capacity

Another difficult year has concluded for the North American wood products industry.…

Estonian sawlog prices edge higher at the start of 2026

Estonian sawlog prices opened 2026 at a slightly higher level, with most…

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reports US$751m loss in Q4 on heavy impairments

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported a net loss of US$751 million…

Russia timber industry under pressure; demand from China slows sharply

Russia’s lumber industry is entering a period of sustained pressure as production…

Germany: softwood lumber exports fall on weaker Europe, US market becomes even more dominant in 2025

Germany’s softwood lumber exports declined in 2025 mainly due to weaker deliveries…