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Top players in the Romanian wood industry report substantial losses

In 2023, the Romanian wood industry experienced a significant downturn, as evidenced…

Sales in the German sawmill industry fall sharply; log prices remain stable

Softwood log prices in Germany barely changed in May, despite difficult sales…

Swedish wood industry sees bright prospects in EU, UK and US markets

Production and deliveries of Swedish wood products decreased slightly in 2023 compared…

EU Commission starts anti-dumping investigation on imports of parquet from China

EU Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of multi-layer parquet…

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…