A shortage in Central Europe offers a rare opening for Swedish sawmills

Sweden’s forest industry enters the new year after a difficult period marked…

Keitele Group posts stronger 2025 results; higher log prices and weak global lumber demand shape outlook

Finnish wood processing company Keitele Group Oy reported higher revenue and improved…

Oil surges, Gulf shipping freezes and wood cargo faces rising costs

Oil markets began the week in a state of sharp volatility. After…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 6, 2026: US$491 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 06, 2026 is: US$491 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 06, 2026 is: US$491 mfbmThis is down -1%, or -$4, from the previous week when it was US$495.This is down -1%, or -$5 from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 6, 2026: US$491 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

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…