Global softwood lumber market faces uneven demand and high costs in 2025

In 2025, the global softwood lumber market is experiencing a complex mix…

High European log prices squeeze sawmills as margins deteriorate

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

Germany’s softwood lumber exports pivot to US as European demand weakens

Germany exported about 4.73 million cubic meters (cbm) of softwood lumber in…

Nine in ten Swedish sawmills operating at a loss, Vida CEO says

Sweden’s sawmilling industry is facing some of its toughest conditions in decades,…

Nordic forest industry faces a bleak outlook

Finland’s forest industry is facing a severe crisis as industrial giants shut…

Will EU softwood lumber exports be exempted from the 15% US tariffs?

The European Union and the United States have reached a provisional settlement…

Cautious optimism returns among European sawmillers as Q3 outlook stabilizes

Central European sawmills are reporting a modest uptick in business confidence heading…

Moody’s lowers outlook for forest products sector due to rising tariffs and slowing demand

Moody’s downgraded its outlook for the global forest products sector from stable…

European softwood lumber market weakens as summer demand disappoints

The slowdown in the European softwood lumber market has become more pronounced…

Estonia: Top 10 sawmill and wood producers

The Estonian woodworking industry is experiencing contrasting trends in early 2025. While…