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European hardwood lumber prices diverge in first quarter of 2026

European hardwood lumber markets opened 2026 with greater stability than many producers…

Construction outlook 2026: Growth returns to the European construction sector

After contracting in 2024 and stagnating in 2025, Europe’s construction sector is…

US targets Chinese hardwood plywood with steep preliminary duties starting this March

The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed a preliminary antidumping duty of…

Eurobois 2026: French sawmilling sector at a crossroads as production falls and imports rise

France’s sawmilling industry is entering a decisive decade, caught between structural decline…

China–Australia log trade struggles to regain former scale

China’s imports of Australian logs have staged only a partial recovery since…

Finland’s timber trade splits in two as prices retreat from record highs

The year opened with strong buying interest and accelerating price momentum in…

China’s timber market steadies as supply tightness supports prices

China’s softwood log market entered 2026 on firmer footing than many expected,…

Japan becomes Canada’s anchor timber market as exporters rebalance away from the US

Japan has emerged as the leading overseas destination for Canadian timber, reflecting…

Pentarch and Nippon Paper form New Zealand wood chip venture to target Asia

Pentarch Forestry and Nippon Paper Resources Australia have agreed to establish a…

Where are lumber prices heading into the 2026 construction season?

Lumber futures are approaching the 2026 spring building season near the midpoint…