Summer slowdown hits UK softwood prices and demand

After a busy first five months, the UK softwood sector faced an…

Norway: Sawmills under pressure as timber prices remain high and lumber demand weak

The Norwegian wood industry is facing tough times. How will the market…

European demand for Chinese plywood stabilises at low levels as trade tensions rise

Demand for Chinese-made plywood in Europe has recently stabilised at a subdued…

Swedish forest industry faces weakest domestic demand since the 1990s

The Swedish forest industry is under significant pressure due to a combination…

US sawmills can’t meet demand; additional imports from Canada and Europe still required

On March 4, new tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico came…

China’s lumber market in 2024: Falling softwood imports, rising hardwood demand

According to data from China’s Customs, 2024 lumber imports totaled 26.74 million…

Södra raises timber prices as demand continues to improve

Södra is once again increasing timber prices as demand remains strong across…

US lumber prices rebound in December driven by demand

US lumber prices have rebounded to around $560 per thousand board feet,…

Chinese demand for African timber remains strong despite volatility in global markets

China’s demand for African timber remains strong despite the volatility facing the…

UK softwood imports weaken due to difficulties in the supply chain in Northern Europe

Qfter a reasonable start to Q2, softwood market price levels started to…