Top 10 sawmill groups in Europe: new ranking after major acquisition in 2025

The structure of the European sawmilling industry has shifted markedly in recent…

Italy: New tensions on wood prices

Wood prices in Europe are rising again, and signs of a tightening…

Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low

Into the middle of February most lumber industry players were focussed on receiving wood already ordered. Sawmills reported muted demand for new sales, as traders were occupied with logistics and supply chain; getting solid wood products actually delivered. As such, prices remained quite level over the previous week. Customers who were hunting around for the […] The post Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

European hardwood lumber prices diverge in first quarter of 2026

European hardwood lumber markets opened 2026 with greater stability than many producers…

European softwood lumber prices open 2026 steady after winter storm disruptions

Europe’s softwood lumber market began 2026 with prices largely unchanged across the…

Lumber falls to six-week low as weak housing demand weighs on prices

Lumber futures fell toward $550 per thousand board feet, reaching a six-week…

European hardwood lumber prices diverge in first quarter of 2026

European hardwood lumber markets opened 2026 with greater stability than many producers…

China–Australia log trade struggles to regain former scale

China’s imports of Australian logs have staged only a partial recovery since…

Shipping Disruption in the Persian Gulf Sends Oil Higher, Raising Immediate Feedstock Risk for Global Petrochemical Markets

Shipping Disruption in the Persian Gulf Sends Oil Higher, Raising Immediate Feedstock…

Finland’s timber trade splits in two as prices retreat from record highs

The year opened with strong buying interest and accelerating price momentum in…