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US lumber prices fall to around pre-pandemic levels

US lumber prices have fallen to their lowest level in more than…

Shortage of hardwood in Germany as more is exported to China

The German wood industry is in a crisis mood: more and more…

Finland: Weakening sawn timber demand lowers prices and cuts exports

Finland’s sawn timber market is facing something new, as the demand has…

Firewood shortages in France are pushing up the price of logs

Firewood shortages in France are intensifying and prices have jumped by more…

Austria: Low processing level of the sawmill industry, log prices drop

In Austria, Styria and Carinthia were the hardest hit by the thunderstorms…

Energetic use of wood: is the criticism justified?

Concerned about the energy supply, many are turning to wood as a…

Analysis: Energy crisis in Europe-consequences for the wood industry

As winter approaches, the energy crisis in Europe is putting increased pressure…

US lumber prices fell 10% after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates

US lumber prices extended their 2-day decline to 10% after the Fed…

Finland: Timber trade drops sharply; log prices stable

Finnish timber trade was very brisk in August, with the total volume…

Norra Skog to invest EUR 27 million in Kåge sawmill in Sweden

Norra Skog’s board of directors announced last week that it was investing…