Austrian timber giants capture more value as they expand into Sweden

Austria’s largest timber companies are steadily expanding across Northern Europe, combining acquisitions…

Swedish softwood lumber price index extends recovery in May

Sweden’s producer price index for sawn and planed lumber continued to recover…

Sweden remains top buyer as EU imports of Norwegian softwood logs increase

EU imports of softwood logs from Norway increased by 18% in January-April…

Sweden: Storm-damaged timber floods market, Södra cuts prices

Swedish forest owners’ association Södra has reduced prices for both logs and…

Swedish timber trader files for bankruptcy after suspected fraud and timber theft

A Swedish timber trading company has filed for bankruptcy after uncovering suspicious…

Sweden forest industry market outlook 2026 – subscriber report

Sweden’s forest industry is entering 2026 at a turning point. After several…

Higher oil prices could reshape the economics of Swedish sawmills

The recent rise in oil prices following tensions in the Middle East…

Swedish softwood lumber exports lose momentum as overseas markets weaken

Sweden’s softwood lumber exports got off to a difficult start in 2026,…

Swedish sawmills could be bracing for years of restructuring

The closure of Vida’s sawmills in Orrefors and Urshult is seen as…

Storm-damaged timber fuels bark beetle threat in Sweden

The spring heat has triggered the swarming season for spruce bark beetles…