ISC 2023: Challenging times for the global softwood industry amid construction downturn

On the 12th of October 2023 the 71st edition of the International Softwood Conference…

Wood prices are collapsing drastically in Europe

Wood prices in Europe have fallen sharply. Wood sales have plummeted massively.…

Germany: Wood prices have fallen sharply in recent weeks

The prices of wood in Germany have experienced a significant decline over…

Swedish sawmills plan record investments in production capacities

Swedish sawmills are investing the profits they have earned in good years…

China: Another decline in softwood log imports and prices

According to China Customs, China’s log imports totalled 20.31 million cubic metres…

EU Commision launches investigation on imports of birch plywood from Russia through Turkey and Kazakhstan

The European Commission has initiated an official investigation into the suspected evasion…

Germany: Lumber prices plummeted – sawmills with defensive prices

The prices of wood in Germany have experienced a significant decline over…

Log prices start to rise in China as supply tightens

Log prices are increasing in China as log demand remains steady and…

Wood prices collapse drastically in Germany – market completely out of joint

Wood prices in Germany fall drastically. Sales falter. The market is out of joint. Many…

European softwood lumber producers gain market shares in China

Amid the slowdown of the economy partly caused by widespread lockdowns over…