Europe’s sawmills want higher prices, but buyers are resisting

The European sawn timber market changed little during the first quarter, with…

Europe’s sawmill industry waits, after spending to comply to deforestation regulation

A quiet contradiction is taking shape across Europe’s sawmill sector. Over the…

European softwood lumber market holds steady in February, weakens into March under cost pressure

European softwood lumber markets moved through February without a clear trend, with…

Ukraine’s €400bn rebuild puts timber back in focus

The scale of destruction in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has…

Iran crisis brings chaos to Nordic sawmill markets

The escalation of conflict around Iran is feeding directly into the cost…

Top 10 sawmill groups in North America: mill closures and tariffs reshape the industry

The North American sawmilling sector has changed noticeably over the past two…

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…

European softwood lumber prices open 2026 steady after winter storm disruptions

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

Iran war and Hormuz tensions add fresh strain to global timber trade

The outbreak of open hostilities between the US, Israel and Iran has…

The politics of wood: activism, reputation and the SCA case

For most of the 20th century, the central conflict in forestry was…