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2025 leaves Finnish forest industry under pressure as wood costs stay high

The year 2025 left a deep mark on the Finnish forest industry,…

Weak demand and high costs push Europe’s softwood lumber market into a structural squeeze

Europe’s softwood lumber market has entered 2026 under sustained pressure, caught between…

Sawn timber industry in Europe sees strategic transformation through acquisitions

A major merger and acquisition (M&A) wave, conservatively estimated to exceed €450…

Estonia’s wood sector shifts focus to Western Europe as distant markets lose appeal

The results of this year’s Swedbank industry survey show that the Estonian…

German timber market stabilizes as spruce and pine prices climb

Germany’s timber exports present fragmented picture in the first quarter. Shipments of…

Southeast Business Trends – April 2025

Southeast Business Trends – April 2025 Market Improvements, Uncertainty And The Rise Of Red Oak And Poplar Interest in Red Oak and Poplar have increased along with market demand and uncertainty about the tariffs, while White Oak inquiries have dropped, according to Southeastern lumber sources. “Really good because I think people see what’s coming down […]

European parquet demand shows signs of bottoming out

After a difficult year 2023, the European parquet market seems to have…

Stora Enso reports strong autumn wood market activity and price stability

Stora Enso’s latest market report highlights robust demand for domestic wood in…

Where is the oak market heading in France?

The era of frenzied demand for oak in France is over, as…

Where is the oak market heading in France?

The era of frenzied demand for oak in France is over, as…