Archives: April 2020

Large sawmilling companies in N. Europe cut lumber production, as demand in UK falls

      Several key Nordic softwood sawmillers have implemented production cutbacks in response to reduced UK [...]

European softwood lumber exports move from China to Egypt

In the first two months of 2020, Chinese imports of softwood lumber was 7.9% down y-o-y to [...]

Sweden’s forest industry companies in difficulty due to coronavirus impact

The Swedish forest industry's trade with other countries has been made more difficult by the coronavirus pandemic.   [...]

Raw material supply for the German wood industry remains secured despite coronavirus crisis

    A continuous supply of raw materials is of central importance for the smooth functioning of the [...]

New Zealand’s forest industry prepares to get back to work

    New Zealand's forest industry organisations are planning how to get back to work when restrictions [...]

IKEA starts to produce masks to help fight coronavirus

    Furniture giant IKEA is producing face masks and other protective gear for hospitals, joining a growing [...]

Sonae Arauco shuts down its industrial production units in Spain and S. Africa

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Sonae Arauco has decided to temporarily shut down its industrial units in Spain and [...]

Bergs Timber to cut sawmill production volume by 30%

    The effects of the coronavirus crisis are beginning to be seen in lower demand for wood [...]

China’s imports of logs, lumber, pulp and wood chips collapse in Jan.-Feb. 2020

The coronavirus epidemic in China has resulted in sharply reduced importation of forest products in early 2020. During January and [...]