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European softwood sawmills face mounting crisis as log prices surge

Softwood sawlog prices have soared to record levels across Europe in 2025,…

European sawmills make big move in Japan

European sawmills have significantly expanded their footprint in the Japanese market, with…

Anti-dumping investigation drove rise in European plywood imports

Total EU+UK imports of plywood from outside the region in the first…

European softwood lumber exports to the U.S. jump 64% in Jan.–July 2025

European softwood lumber exports to the United States rose sharply in the…

High European log prices squeeze sawmills as margins deteriorate

Log prices across Europe remain elevated, eroding sawmill profitability as lumber markets…

European furniture industry responds to Trump’s decision on furniture tariffs

The European furniture industry’s collaborative organisation (EFIC), voices concern over possible new…

Germany’s softwood lumber exports pivot to US as European demand weakens

Germany exported about 4.73 million cubic meters (cbm) of softwood lumber in…

European sanctions put Russian plywood exporter in jeopardy

United Panel Group, once a leading Russian plywood exporter to Europe, has…

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…

Cautious optimism returns among European sawmillers as Q3 outlook stabilizes

Central European sawmills are reporting a modest uptick in business confidence heading…