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New Zealand log prices firm as Chinese demand picks up

New Zealand log prices held firm in October as Chinese buyers returned…

Finland: Sawlog prices fall in September

Roundwood trading in Finland picked up sharply in September, although the increase…

German spruce sawlog prices retreat as sawmills cut purchases and lumber production falls

Germany’s spruce sawlog market has turned lower after almost two years of…

Estonia’s log prices remain firm in September

Estonian timber prices showed mixed movements in September 2026, with standard pine…

Premium birch logs reach €200/m³ as trade restrictions support European plywood output

A GWMI investigation into birch veneer log prices and plywood production across…

New Zealand export log market holds steady as China demand remains subdued

New Zealand’s export log market remains relatively stable heading into October, with…

GWMI Forecast: Swedish sawmills face a difficult winter despite falling log prices

Sweden’s sawmill sector is likely to spend the remainder of 2026 reducing…

European log prices: The Nordic correction stops at the German border

Europe’s softwood log market entered September with two very different price cycles…

German sawmill industry: What to expect for the remainder of 2026?

Germany’s softwood sawmill industry is heading into the final four months of…

New Zealand log export prices recover as China inventories decline

New Zealand export log prices recovered in July and August after falling…