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Global wood industry outlook still faces economic challenges

The global wood industry faces economic challenges amid sluggish growth in key…

EU’s carbon storage directive could have serious consequences for Swedish sawmills

In order to remedy climate change, the European Commission has set a…

Swedish forest industry faces raw material supply issues

Production of wood products in Sweden decreased during the past year. The…

Changing timber trade flows and price dynamics across the Baltic Sea region

As the timber price frenzy is ongoing in Sweden, even Norway’s timber…

What to expect in China’s wood market after the Chinese New Year?

The outlook of the timber trade in China is significantly cautious mainly…

Global sawmill production falls sharply; turnaround expected in U.S. in 2024

Sawmills in many parts of the world have already reduced production and…

The availability of wood will soon be a real concern in Finland

Wood prices are still surprisingly high in Finland. The wood market will…

Why the end of war in Ukraine could mean a revival of the European wood market?

The availability and prices of building materials and wood are currently at…

Resilient strategies emerge as German timber trade navigates market shifts

Germany’s timber trade clearly feels the weakening construction sector and the hesitant…

Estonian timber companies in tough position due to economic downturn

Due to the general economic downturn, export volumes for timber companies in…