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UK forestry sector launches petition to reduce timber import dependence

The UK forestry and wood industry has launched a national petition campaign…

US plywood markets strengthen as prices rise 10–15% in four weeks, says major producer

After a long stretch of tough market conditions, the past four weeks…

A recovery in the European parquet market that began quietly now starts to slow

In 2026, the European parquet industry finds itself in a fragile position,…

Poland softwood lumber market opens 2026 with stable pricing

Softwood lumber prices in Poland were largely unchanged in early 2026, with…

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 […]