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The situation in the Estonian timber sector is difficult

The situation in the Estonian timber sector is difficult, there has been…

Swedish sawmills have diversified their export markets over the past few years

Lumber trade has become more global over the past few decades with an…

EU softwood lumber exports drop by 38% in H1/2023

EU’s softwood lumber exports in the first half of 2023 fell by…

New Zealand: Sawmills face closure as demand falls sharply

Several New Zealand sawmills producing housing timber are temporarily halting production, as…

Potential of AI in the wood products industry

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in sustainable wood products is revolutionizing…

Europe’s panel production drops by 7.8% in 2022

European wood-based panel production reduced by 7.8% in 2022, according to figures…

UK hardwood market slow in the face of consumer “hangover”

The UK hardwood market this year is considerably slower than the last…

The business mood in the German timber industry improved in April

In large parts of the German timber industry, the mood improved slightly…

Global weak lumber markets led to reduced sawlog prices

Increased interest rates, higher inflation, and market uncertainty regarding a possible recession…

Finland: Roundwood price evolution in March

In standing sales in Finland, the average price paid for spruce logs…