Market turnaround remains distant – Finland’s sawmills operating at 80% capacity

The annual Wood from Finland conference, organized by the Finnish Sawmill Industry Association (Sahateollisuus) in Helsinki, is a high-quality event, though not widely recognized. This year's edition, held just over a week ago, brought together around 600 participants from across the globe. Despite the well-organized event, the overall sentiment remained subdued. The sawmill industry is not thriving anywhere in the world, but it is not in deep crisis either. "A dull situation. The industry has adapted to a world where consumption has dropped by 50 million cubic meters," says Matti Kylävainio, chairman of the ...