US closes the door on imported lumber

For decades the United States has been the world’s largest buyer of…

LVL at a crossroads in Europe

When news emerged in late 2025 that Stora Enso was considering divesting…

Europe’s timberland market is quietly changing hands

The scramble for forests in Europe is no longer confined to timber…

A shortage in Central Europe offers a rare opening for Swedish sawmills

Sweden’s forest industry enters the new year after a difficult period marked…

Costly logs and cautious buyers trouble Sweden’s sawmills

The outlook for Sweden’s timber market remains difficult to read as 2026…

Less timber enters the UK, but some products gain ground

Total UK imports of timber and panel products declined slightly in 2025,…

Keitele Group posts stronger 2025 results; higher log prices and weak global lumber demand shape outlook

Finnish wood processing company Keitele Group Oy reported higher revenue and improved…

US lumber market slowed by winter logistics disruptions as buyers keep inventories tight

Harsh winter weather and transport disruptions continued to affect the North American…

Canada sawmill production falls while shipments also edge lower in 2025

Canadian sawmill production of softwood and hardwood lumber fell in 2025, according…

Oil surges, Gulf shipping freezes and wood cargo faces rising costs

Oil markets began the week in a state of sharp volatility. After…