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European pulp and paper industry welcomes signing of EU–Mercosur trade agreement, urges swift ratification

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi) has welcomed the signing of…

Finland’s timber trade volumes fell sharply in 2025 as market activity slowed

Finland’s timber market experienced a pronounced slowdown in 2025, with trading activity…

Log cartel case: damage claims against German states enter decisive phase

A long-running dispute over alleged anti-competitive practices in the marketing of softwood…

Production discipline reshapes the outlook for Swedish sawmills in 2026

After a grueling year of production cuts and squeezed margins, the global…

New French timber industry group formed to unite timber trade and wood construction

The French Union of Timber Industries and Builders (UICB) and the French…

Norra Skog reports record timber contracting in 2025

The Swedish forest owners’ association Norra Skog contracted a total of 3.9…

Vietnam plans 35% export expansion in wood sector by end of decade

Vietnam has set an ambitious target of generating $25 billion in export…

Mercosur trade deal seen as boost for Finland’s forest industry

The European Union–Mercosur trade agreement is being welcomed by Finland’s forest sector…

U.S. lumber prices jump to near three-month highs on firmer demand and supply pressure

U.S. lumber prices rose sharply this week, with futures climbing above $600…

B.C. reaches lumber understanding with China as U.S. trade pressure persists

British Columbia has signed a new understanding with China aimed at expanding…