Despite sanctions, Russian softwood lumber finds way to new markets in the Middle East

The latest data shows that more than 11.2 million cubic meters of…

Poland’s largest furniture manufacturer plans further mass layoffs

Poland’s largest furniture manufacturer, Black Red White (BRW), is set to implement…

US tariffs force Swedish forest industry to rethink export strategy

The US trade conflict with the rest of the world has changed…

German spruce stocks will drop by 75%, with pine taking over as a substitute

New data released last month at the Oslo International Softwood Conference shows…

China lifts import ban on US logs after review of US corrective measures

China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced that it will lift the…

Russia’s timber exports squeezed as transport costs surge 50%

Freight costs across Russia have risen by about 50%, dealing a severe…

Denmark seeks compromise as EU states call to delay EUDR

Denmark, the country currently holding the presidency of the European Union (EU),…

US tariffs prompt British Columbia to expand into Asian timber markets

In response to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber, British Columbia is…

Timber demand in UK likely to pick up by mid-2026

The key UK housing market will see increased demand in 2026, over…

Forget tariffs — the U.S. lumber deficit will take decades to close

The United States continues to face a structural shortfall in softwood lumber…