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Finland’s sawlog prices rise slightly in May

Roundwood trade in Finland increased in May compared with April, but the…

Nordic pulp producers face mounting pressure as UPM will temporarily halt production at its Kaukas pulp mill

UPM will temporarily halt production at its Kaukas pulp mill in Finland…

Oil prices in free fall as easing Middle East tensions fuel oversupply concerns

Global oil prices fell sharply this week, dropping back to levels last…

Kronospan faces new sanctions after air pollution complaints in Bulgaria

Kronospan Bulgaria is facing new environmental sanctions after authorities in Veliko Tarnovo…

European softwood lumber price assessment in May 2026

European softwood lumber markets entered the second quarter of 2026 on a…

Austrian lumber producers cut log intake as production outlook softens

Demand for softwood sawlogs in Austria remained subdued during May and early…

Vida closes two mills but continues investing in production growth

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

European construction recovery gains traction, but housing remains the missing piece

Construction activity across Europe is still expected to grow during the next…

Major investment lifts Stenvalls’ Sikfors capacity to 360,000 m³

Swedish lumber producer Stenvalls has completed a major expansion of its Sikfors…

EOS expects softwood lumber production to rise slightly in 2026

Securing long-term access to raw materials emerged as the central message of…