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German sawmills face ”existential threat” as log prices hit records

Germany’s sawmill sector is grappling with its most severe log shortage in…

Canada to deliver $700M for struggling softwood lumber sector

As announced by Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly, the Business Development Bank…

China’s timber imports fall for seventh month, softwood trade shows signs of recovery

The latest customs data shows that in September 2025, China’s total timber…

More curtailments expected for B.C. lumber companies

With lumber prices below the break-even point for many lumber producers, and…

More curtailments expected for B.C. lumber companies

With lumber prices below the break-even point for many lumber producers, and…

Funding for Canada’s softwood industry imminent as response to new U.S. tariffs

Financial support for Canada’s softwood lumber sector is expected to begin flowing…

Lumber prices rise as Trump’s tariffs take effect

President Trump’s 10% tariff on lumber imports takes effect today, and futures…

German wood industry under hard strain

The German sawmill industry is heading towards one of its lowest production…

European softwood sawmills face mounting crisis as log prices surge

Softwood sawlog prices have soared to record levels across Europe in 2025,…

B.C. lumber sector in crisis with rising duties, weak markets, and log shortages

B.C. lumber producers face potentially heavy losses as commodity prices continue to…