Europe’s sawmills want higher prices, but buyers are resisting

The European sawn timber market changed little during the first quarter, with…

Rough year start for Finland’s sawmills

Finland’s sawmill industry had a difficult start to the year. Production and…

Swedish roundwood prices retreat from 2025 highs in first quarter

Swedish roundwood prices weakened during the first quarter of 2026 as slower…

European softwood lumber prices firm as log supply tightens

European softwood lumber markets firmed in April, with prices moving slightly higher…

Higher freight costs push MENA lumber prices lower

Lumber prices in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets are declining…

African tropical timber trade slows as buyers delay purchases

Timber market activity in West and Central Africa remains broadly stable, with…

Weyerhaeuser reports wood products segegment recovery

Weyerhaeuser reported a sharp improvement in its wood products segment in the…

Lumber futures fall to 7-week low

Lumber futures fell to $564 per thousand board feet, the lowest in…

US plywood markets strengthen as prices rise 10–15% in four weeks, says major producer

After a long stretch of tough market conditions, the past four weeks…

Forecast: Finland timber market expected to recover during the current year

Finland’s timber market will begin to recover during this year, especially as…