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Business sentiment in German timber industry deteriorates sharply in March

Sentiment in the German timber industry deteriorated significantly in March. The The…

German timber trade sees price increases despite softer outlook

Companies in Germany’s wood industry and timber trade expect selling prices to…

Business climate in Germany’s wood industry continues to deteriorate

Sentiment in the German wood industry deteriorated slightly again in February, following…

Moody’s raises outlook for global forest products sector from negative to stable

Moody’s Investors Service has revised its outlook for the global paper, packaging…

Lumber futures signal firm outlook through 2027

Lumber futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange point to a gradually strengthening…

A divided outlook for Sweden’s timber industry as the market moves into 2026

Sweden’s timber industry enters 2026 with mixed signals. After several years marked…

A long autumn for Swedish sawmills: slight recovery, persistent pressure

A summer that offered little relief At the start of 2025, Sweden’s…

Finnish sawmill industry anticipates difficult autumn – “Outlook has deteriorated rapidly”

The high price of logs is creating problems for sawmills, according to…

Moody’s lowers outlook for forest products sector due to rising tariffs and slowing demand

Moody’s downgraded its outlook for the global forest products sector from stable…

German wood processing industry sees significant uptick in business confidence

The German wood processing industry is seeing improved business expectations for the…