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Energetic use of wood: is the criticism justified?

Concerned about the energy supply, many are turning to wood as a…

Austria: Low processing level of the sawmill industry, log prices drop

In Austria, Styria and Carinthia were the hardest hit by the thunderstorms…

Finland: Weakening sawn timber demand lowers prices and cuts exports

Finland’s sawn timber market is facing something new, as the demand has…

Firewood shortages in France are pushing up the price of logs

Firewood shortages in France are intensifying and prices have jumped by more…

France: Oak log prices at record levels despite uncertain market

How much longer will the planets remain aligned for the oak tree? At…

Sweden’s softwood lumber exports: less to Europe, more to US and Asia

In the first seven months of 2022, Sweden has exported about 7,7 million cubic meters of sawn…

Global CLT market expected to more than double by 2027

The global cross-laminated timber (CLT) market was valued at US$786.71 million in…

US lumber prices fall to around pre-pandemic levels

US lumber prices have fallen to their lowest level in more than…

Shortage of hardwood in Germany as more is exported to China

The German wood industry is in a crisis mood: more and more…

Analysis: Energy crisis in Europe-consequences for the wood industry

As winter approaches, the energy crisis in Europe is putting increased pressure…