Canada opens door to lumber export limits in talks with U.S.

Canadian officials are considering the possibility of limiting softwood lumber exports to…

11th International Hardwood Conference Antwerp, 5–6 November 2026

The 11th International Hardwood Conference will take place in Antwerp on 5–6…

French sawmills change hands as consolidation quietly accelerates

A series of sawmill acquisitions across France is taking place against the…

Iran Conflict and Global Petrochemical Supply Disruptions: How Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Europe Are Feeling the Strain

Iran Conflict and Global Petrochemical Supply Disruptions: How Korea, Taiwan, Japan and…

Increased Demand Sends Lumber Prices Higher

In mid-March the North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market turned; from the habit of just-in-time buying, to a start of stocking inventory. As better weather finally began to materialize across the continent, demand for solid wood products increased which sent lumber prices higher. Sentiment still remained very much toward caution, so the actual […] The post Increased Demand Sends Lumber Prices Higher first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Oil volatility returns, wood markets take the hit

Oil markets have turned volatile again, and the effects are feeding into…

Log prices in Europe show no sign of softening

European log markets remain firm in early 2026, even as sawmills continue…

Finnish sawmill company says spruce prices remain more stable than pine

Finnish sawmill company Westas reported improved results for 2025, as what it…

UK: Panels manufacturer says construction is short on skills, not demand

Wood-based panels manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY has called for deeper collaboration to solve…

China softwood lumber imports drop nearly 30% in Jan.-Feb. 2026

China’s softwood lumber imports continued to contract in the opening months of…