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Stora Enso Q1 profit falls as Oulu ramp-up and geopolitical tensions weigh on earnings

Finnish-Swedish forest industry group Stora Enso reported lower first-quarter earnings as weak market conditions, foreign exchange effects and the continued ramp-up of its new board line in Oulu weighed on profitability.... [more...]

Forestry

Canadian lumber production rises in February, but remains below last year’s levels

Canadian sawmills increased lumber production slightly in February 2026, although output and shipments remained below the levels recorded a year earlier as the sector continued to face weaker market conditions.... [more...]

Forestry

EUDR: German association says EU Commission continues unrealistic approach as forest owners remain under pressure

The European Commission on May 4 presented further adjustments to the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). While the updated guidelines and FAQs clarify several implementation issues, German forest owners say the changes still fail to provide meaningful relief for forestry operations. ... [more...]

Forestry

The storm hits Mellanskog

The first quarter of 2026 proved difficult for Swedish forest owners’ association Mellanskog, as the group faced the aftermath of storm Johannes alongside weakening timber markets. ... [more...]

Forestry

Vietnam’s wood exports stable in Q1 2026 as China and EU demand offsets US decline

Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports held broadly steady in the first quarter of 2026, supported by stronger shipments to China, Japan and the EU, even as exports to the US continued to weaken.... [more...]

316,342 visitors (+4.5% compared to 2025): Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 reaffirms its global prominence and accelerates towards the future

Against a backdrop of geopolitical instability and shifting demand, the Salone del Mobile.Milano has confirmed the industry’s ability to hold its ground without retreating, seeking out new markets, new business models and new forms of design...... [more...]

Forestry

Weyerhaeuser posts improved Q1 wood products results

Weyerhaeuser reports first-quarter net earnings of $156 million on net sales of $1.7 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $308 million, up from $140 million in the fourth quarter.... [more...]

Market Prices

Madison's Lumber Prices Index holds at $524 per mfbm

The Madison's Lumber Prices Index remained unchanged at $524 per thousand board feet for the week ending May 1, 2026... [more...]

Forestry

Commission publishes simplification review of EU deforestation regulation

The European Commission has released a package aimed at simplifying the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), following its commitment to review the rules after initial rollout concerns.... [more...]

Forestry

Brazil wood product exports drop sharply in march 2026

In March 2026 Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) decreased 34% in value compared to March 2025, from US$340.4 million to US$226.1 million.... [more...]

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USA Hardwood Logs Export Analysis: February vs March 2026: Strong Growth Across Major Markets

USA Hardwood Logs Export Analysis: February vs March 2026: Strong Growth Across Major Markets

March 2026 marked a significant milestone for USA hardwood logs exports, recording a robust increase of 31.3 percent in export value compared to February 2026. The total export value reached $131.4 million, up from $100 million in the previous month, representing an absolute gain of $31.3 million.... [ more...]

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European Hardwood Exports: February 2026 Shifts Focus to Extra-EU Markets as Intra-European Trade Declines

European Hardwood Exports: February 2026 Shifts Focus to Extra-EU Markets as Intra-European Trade Declines

China overtakes UK as top buyer while Egypt and US register triple-digit growth as February data shows 37% decline primarily driven by incomplete Western European reporting... [ more...]

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The middle east conflict and the global wood trade: what the industry is really saying

The middle east conflict and the global wood trade: what the industry is really saying

Freight costs have doubled. Arabian Gulf shipments have stopped for months. Yet demand has not disappeared. Five industry leaders share their ground-level view on what is happening and what comes next.... [ more...]

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