INDUSTRY NEWS
China softwood lumber imports crash 32.8% as log imports edge higher
China’s timber imports remained below last year’s level in April, but the…
Europe’s shift away from Chinese plywood exposed new sourcing risks
The European Union’s anti-dumping action against Chinese plywood did more than raise…
German sawmills grow cautious as high log prices squeeze margins
Germany’s roundwood market is entering a more cautious phase after an extended…
U.S. launches US$127 billion tariff rebate system, but softwood importers remain excluded
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has opened a new electronic…
About the Vida sawmill closures: “This is about securing the future of the business”
Swedish sawmill group Vida recently announced that it will close its sawmills…
German timber sector grows more cautious despite stabilising sentiment
Business sentiment across the German timber industry showed signs of stabilising in…
Businesses still warn of major implementation risks of EUDR
The European Commission says recent changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)…
Pine gains ground in Swedish construction as spruce supply tightens
Pine is moving further into Sweden’s structural timber market as sawmills and…
Metsä Group’s 300 million euro LVL factory to start up in the autumn
Production at Metsä Group’s new Äänekoski Kerto LVL mill will start in…