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MEDWOOD 2026: Greek demand holds, caution grows

Athens show draws 10,000+ visitors as project-driven demand holds, while energy costs and tourism uncertainty raise caution for the months ahead... [more...]

Sawmilling

Canfor invests $10.5 million in mobile county mill to expand drying capacity

Canfor is making a $10.5 million investment at its Mobile County operation through its subsidiary, New South Lumber Company Inc.... [more...]

Interior

Mercosur–EU Agreement - EU to become one of the main destinations for Brazilian furniture

Brazil´s enactment of the Interim Trade Agreement between Mercosur and the European Union represents a significant step forward in the integration of economic blocs and their value chains, marking a new phase of international trade for Brazilian industry, including the furniture sector.... [more...]

Market Prices

German pallet and packaging timber prices continue to rise in March

Prices for solid timber used in pallets and wooden packaging in Germany continued to increase in March 2026, while plywood prices weakened further, according to the latest index published by the Bundesverband Holzpackmittel – Paletten – Exportverpackung (HPE) e.V. in cooperation with Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn.... [more...]

Forestry

Timber markets in Central and West Africa remain subdued as tensions rise

The timber sector in Central and West Africa is operating in an environment shaped by geopolitical uncertainty and persistently weak international demand. Ongoing conflict-related tensions are weighing on market confidence and complicating short-term prospects.... [more...]

Press review

HOLZ-HANDWERK 2026 wraps up with strong international turnout in Nuremberg

The trade fair duo with FENSTERBAU FRONTALE drew around 75,000 visitors from 117 countries and 1,022 exhibitors from 47 countries... [more...]

Press review

FORST live 2026 sets new records in Offenburg

The forestry technology demo show closed with 31,528 visitors and 362 exhibitors, and launched a new FORST live Congress to link practice and research... [more...]

Canada lumber output rebounds in january but remains below last year

Canada’s lumber production recovered in January 2026 after a weak December, but volumes remained well below year-earlier levels. Total output reached 3.37 million m³... [more...]

Forestry

Ghana wood product exports decline in January as primary products account for half of receipts

Ghana exported 13 different wood products with a total volume of 15,741 m³ in January 2026, with primary products accounting for around 50% of total export revenues, according to data from the Timber Industry Development Division.... [more...]

Forestry

Switzerland: bark beetle situation partially eases but remains uneven

The volume of wood damaged by the bark beetle (Ips typographus) continued to decline in Switzerland in 2025, pointing to an overall easing of the situation at national level. However, conditions remain uneven, with some regions still facing increased pressure.... [more...]

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EU Hardwood Log Exports Surge 29% in December — But It's Mostly an Oak-to-China Story

European hardwood log exports hit €70.8 million in December, their strongest month of 2025. Oak drove 59% of value, China absorbed 63% of shipments. Full species, destination, and EU exporter breakdown inside — plus early January 2026 signals from 9 reporting countries.... [ more...]

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US Hardwood Log Exports Rose 7.4% in February 2026

US Hardwood Log Exports Rose 7.4% in February 2026

U.S. hardwood log exports strengthened in February 2026, reversing weakness in some categories by posting strong gains in walnut and red oak. Total hardwood log exports reached $100.04 million in February, up from $93.13 million in January—a month-on-month increase of $6.91 million (+7.4%).... [ more...]

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Eurostat Hardwood Lumber Exports Rebound in January, Driven by the UK and China

Eurostat Hardwood Lumber Exports Rebound in January, Driven by the UK and China

EU hardwood lumber exports to extra-EU markets rose in value in January 2026, but the recovery was far from broad-based. Stronger demand from the United Kingdom and China lifted the market, while volumes slipped overall and key destinations in North Africa and North America softened.... [ more...]

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