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U.S. would need 70 sawmills to replace Canadian lumber imports

The United States would need to build about 70 new sawmills—each costing…

European softwood sawmills face mounting crisis as log prices surge

Softwood sawlog prices have soared to record levels across Europe in 2025,…

B.C. lumber sector in crisis with rising duties, weak markets, and log shortages

B.C. lumber producers face potentially heavy losses as commodity prices continue to…

Norway: Sawmills under pressure as timber prices remain high and lumber demand weak

The Norwegian wood industry is facing tough times. How will the market…

Vida AB completes acquisition of sawmills in Central Sweden

Vida AB completes acquisition of sawmills in Central SwedenAndrew Snook Cantor Corporation…

European sawmills make big move in Japan

European sawmills have significantly expanded their footprint in the Japanese market, with…

Market sentiment in Swedish softwood sector weakens after summer declines

The Swedish softwood lumber market is currently characterized by subdued demand, uncertainty,…

Germany: Log prices rise strongly in September as sawmills compete for fresh wood

Log prices in Germany moved up sharply at the beginning of September,…

High European log prices squeeze sawmills as margins deteriorate

Log prices across Europe remain elevated, eroding sawmill profitability as lumber markets…

German sawmills undersupplied

In an open letter at the end of August, Dr. Stephan Lang,…