China: Lumber imports fall sharply in 2025 as trade tensions and supply disruptions reshape global flows

China’s lumber imports continued to contract through the first three quarters of…

Conifex to halt Mackenzie sawmill for four weeks as lumber markets weaken

Conifex Timber will temporarily shut its Mackenzie, British Columbia sawmill for four…

Lumber drops to September-2024 lows

Lumber futures slid below $520 per thousand board feet, the lowest since…

Forget tariffs — the U.S. lumber deficit will take decades to close

The United States continues to face a structural shortfall in softwood lumber…

Spruce shortages hit German sawmills despite stable prices

Germany’s sawmills are short of softwood, particularly spruce. The poor supply situation…

British Columbia launches largest forestry trade mission to Asia to expand lumber markets

On Thursday, the British Columbia government said a delegation led by Minister…

Interfor reports $216 million Q3 loss as tariffs, weak prices, and duty adjustments pressure results

Interfor Corporation reported a net loss of $216 million for the third…

Steady lumber prices reflect thin order flow and high dealer stocks

Lumber futures steadied around $540 per thousand board feet, hovering near seven-week…

After two difficult years, is European softwood demand finally stabilising?

European softwood consumption grew slightly in H1 2025 but the main good…

Lumber futures hit a new low this month as housing market momentum weakened

Lumber futures tumbled toward $590 per thousand board feet, a near one-month…