China’s log imports from US plunge 90% in June due to phytosanitary ban, trade tensions

China’s imports of U.S. wood fell by over 90% year-on-year in June,…

Polish timber industry calls for tighter export fumigation rules to curb raw wood outflows

The Polish Chamber of Commerce of the Timber Industry (PIGPD) has urged…

EGGER Group maintains stable performance in 2024/2025 despite economic slowdown and weak construction sector

The 2024/2025 financial year presented a complex operating environment for the EGGER…

New trade policies and duties reshape China’s timber import and export landscape

China Customs data shows that in May 2025 total wood imports reached…

European demand for Chinese plywood stabilises at low levels as trade tensions rise

Demand for Chinese-made plywood in Europe has recently stabilised at a subdued…

Mercer international’s lumber production dips 6% in second quarter 2025

Mercer International Inc. has reported its second quarter 2025 Operating EBITDA of…

Japan: Chugoku Mokuzai to build new sawmill with Hekotek equipment

Hekotek AS has signed a contract to supply log feeding equipment, conveyors…

Canfor anticipates continued softwood lumber demand through third quarter

Canfor Corp. projects that lumber demand in North America will continue to…

Lumber prices hit a three-year high amid tariff surge and tight supply

Lumber futures surged to their highest level since 2022, driven by a…

US updates reciprocal tariffs: implications for global wood product trade

Starting August 7, 2025, the United States will implement updated reciprocal tariffs…