Global wood markets seen entering a calmer trading phase in 2026

2026 will be characterised less by global cycles and more by regional…

Koskisen operates sawmills at full capacity despite market softness

On 12 January 2026, Koskisen Corporation held a pre-silent period call for…

Has Georgia become a new gateway for Russian plywood into the EU market?

EU imports of plywood from Georgia continued to rise sharply in 2025,…

Estonian sawmills face raw material shock after forest harvest cut

A decision by the Estonian Ministry of Climate to cut logging volumes…

Cold snap lifts wood pellet demand and prices across Central Europe

A prolonged cold spell at the start of 2026 has pushed wood…

U.S. housing affordability worsens as prices climb and supply stays tight

The U.S. housing market remains mired in an affordability crisis, with home…

UK faces timber supply squeeze without higher softwood planting, agencies warn

The UK could face a tightening supply of construction timber within the…

Layerwood Production plans €36m glulam plant in Estonia, seeks Finnish industry partner

Layerwood Production plans to build what it describes as the most modern…

Russia: ULK Group asks for state support

Russia’s Ministry of Finance has reviewed a request for state support submitted…

Baltic softwood lumber exporters benefit from firmer pricing environment

Softwood lumber exports from the Baltic states – Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania…