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Japan becomes Canada’s anchor timber market as exporters rebalance away from the US

Japan has emerged as the leading overseas destination for Canadian timber, reflecting…

Sharp recovery in EU softwood lumber exports to Japan

European softwood lumber exports to Japan continued to expand in 2025, with…

Japan becomes Canada’s anchor timber market as exporters rebalance away from the US

Japan has emerged as the leading overseas destination for Canadian timber, reflecting…

French Joubert Plywood joins Japanese group Nankai Plywood

Joubert Plywood has become part of the Japanese Nankai Plywood Group, marking…

European sawmills make big move in Japan

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

Japan: Chugoku Mokuzai to build new sawmill with Hekotek equipment

Hekotek AS has signed a contract to supply log feeding equipment, conveyors…

Competitive prices drive growth in Japanese log shipments to China

According to China Customs data, between January and April 2025, China imported…

Finnish sawmill industry: Russian sawn timber exports to Japan should be restricted

The Finnish Sawmill Industry Federation and the European Sawmill Industry Association EOS…

Japan ramps up Russian timber imports despite global sanctions

Japan’s timber imports from Russia have soared to record levels, defying global…

Pursuing a new CSA Standard to heat Canada with wood pellets

Pursuing a new CSA Standard to heat Canada with wood pelletsAndrew Snook…