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Forecast: North American lumber market adjusts to lower operating capacity

Another difficult year has concluded for the North American wood products industry.…

Estonian sawlog prices edge higher at the start of 2026

Estonian sawlog prices opened 2026 at a slightly higher level, with most…

Boom or dust? Tariffs support one US sawmill while raising uncertainty across the sector

Tariffs on Canadian lumber imports are reshaping conditions for parts of the…

Lumber prices slide to near four-week lows as demand cools

Lumber futures fell below $590 per thousand board feet, touching their lowest…

Canada’s lumber exports after the US: where next?

Canada’s forest products industry is accelerating its search for new export markets…

IKEA to adjust China strategy with store closures and compact formats

IKEA is restructuring its retail footprint in China, planning to close seven…

German timber trade posts 3% sales increase in 2025 after strong year-end finish

The German timber trade closed 2025 with a modest increase in sales,…

Ireland’s forestry sector still adjusting to the aftermath of storm Éowyn

Ireland’s forestry sector continues to deal with the aftermath of Storm Éowyn,…

Wood From Finland conference 2026: policy, markets and raw material security shape outlook for the global sawmill industry

The international Wood From Finland Conference was held in Helsinki from February…

Vida to restructure operations

Vida AB, the subsidiary of Canfor, announced that it will phase out…