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High costs and sanctions weigh on Russia’s lumber sector

Russia’s lumber industry is undergoing structural disruption due to the ongoing conflict…

Poland accused of blocking exports of Ukrainian timber

Poland is accused of blocking Ukrainian timber exports at the border since…

China’s plywood exports surge 24% in 2024

China’s plywood exports surged in 2024, with shipments reaching 13.27 million cubic…

Poland: Exports of raw wood is still growing

The Polish Chamber of Commerce of the Timber Industry (PIGPD) presented data…

Southeast Business Trends – February 2025

Southeast Business Trends – February 2025 In the Southeastern United States, there were reports of slowdowns in companies and many lumber representatives have blamed either the lack of demand, the economy or both.  In North Carolina, a lumber spokesman commented that the market in his area is “pretty slow right now” and worse than the […]

Supply shortages and weak construction demand shrink EU softwood exports to China

From January to November 2024, China’s imports of EU-origin softwood lumber plummeted…

Sweden’s 2024 softwood lumber exports: Volatile markets lead to uneven performance

In the first eleven months of 2024, Sweden exported approximately 11.45 million…

Russian plywood exporters seek to diversify markets

With European sanctions cutting off traditional markets for Russian plywood, manufacturers have…

Vietnam’s reliance on African timber could affect exports due to lack of origin verification

Vietnamese timber companies rely on African timber for up to 50% of…

Estonia’s wood industry expects a moderate recovery in export markets in the spring

Although according to October foreign trade statistics, exports of Estonian wood products…