Investigation reveals €1.5 billion timber trade from Russia and Belarus to EU since 2022
An undercover investigation by the British non-profit organization Earthsight has revealed widespread laundering of Russian and Belarusian timber into [...]
January 31, 2025
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Strong views on US lumber tariffs on Canada
Recently, the Wall Street Journal's editorial board published a piece titled "Trump's Lumber Tariffs and Disaster Recovery," which [...]
January 31, 2025
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German furniture industry in jeopardy: Major players facing insolvencies and selloffs
At the start of 2025, Germany's furniture industry is experiencing significant distress, with insolvencies and acquisitions reshaping the sector [...]
January 31, 2025
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The European woodworking industry for EU policy action to secure raw material supply and innovation
The European woodworking industry welcomes the European Commission’s commitment to fostering economic growth and competitiveness as outlined in the [...]
January 31, 2025
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UK timber industry poised for cautious optimism in 2025
The UK timber industry enters 2025 with cautious optimism due to a backdrop of economic uncertainty and evolving policy priorities [...]
January 30, 2025
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Germany: Pellet prices rise at record pace in 2025
Germany's pellet prices continue to rise. Prices have risen by around 50 euros since December. In January alone, wood [...]
January 30, 2025
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Sweden: +30% increase in sawlog prices in 2024
In 2024, roundwood prices for delivery timber in Sweden increased significantly, with sawlog prices rising by 30 percent and pulpwood [...]
January 30, 2025
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VLP invests over €20 million in former Hasslacher sawmill in Russia
Starting this year, the group will invest over 2 billion rubles (€20 million) in further modernization of the plant to [...]
January 30, 2025
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HS Timber Group acquires Latvian wood processing company Kurekss SIA
The Austrian HS Timber Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the [...]
January 29, 2025
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German wood industry remains pessimistic in December 2024
The mood in the German wood industry continued to deteriorate in December 2024. The Main Association of the German Wood [...]
January 29, 2025
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