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GWMI October Market Pulse: Global lumber markets show early signs of stabilisation

The international wood industry enters the final quarter of 2026 with weak…

Sawn timber and panel markets remain under pressure, Koskisen says

Finnish wood products manufacturer Koskisen said that market conditions during the third…

GWMI at DREMA 2026: Poland’s wood industry enters an even harder phase

For years, Poland’s wood industry expanded on a combination that few countries…

GWMI Forecast: Finland’s sawmill recovery is pushed into 2027

Finland’s sawmill industry is approaching the final months of 2026 with a…

Pfeifer Nordics remains loss-making three years after Pölkky acquisition

Pfeifer Nordics, the Finnish wood processing company formerly known as Pölkky, reported…

Pfeifer Nordics remains loss-making three years after Pölkky acquisition

Pfeifer Nordics, the Finnish wood processing company formerly known as Pölkky, reported…

European construction recovery gains traction, but housing remains the missing piece

Construction activity across Europe is still expected to grow during the next…

Strong March rebound for China timber imports fails to close annual gap

China’s timber imports rose sharply in March 2026, reaching 4.678 million m³,…

Limited logs, weak export demand: Latvia’s timber sector loses pace

Latvia’s timber sector is showing signs of stagnation, with companies reporting slower…

China’s timber market steadies as supply tightness supports prices

China’s softwood log market entered 2026 on firmer footing than many expected,…