Over the past 12 months EU lumber producer prices were up 5.1%.
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Projects in Chapleau and other northern communities will modernize mills, expand biomass use and maintain bioenergy operations.
The site makes solid-wood interior products for DIY retailers, with Leroy Merlin previously accounting for 92% of its production.
The Swedish company described current business conditions as the worst in 30 years.
The company attributed the insolvency to delays at a new production facility and plans to seek an investor while reducing operations to one shift.
Revenue and costs fell 14.6% and 14.3%, respectively, in January-July 2026.
Index drops $37 from one month ago with 7% decline since July 2026.
Price for lumber imported to Japan gained 3%.
Price for softwood lumber imported to Japan gained 2%.
The modeled expansion would also increase the role of lumber suppliers, with dimension lumber the largest intermediate input.
The Takaoka City sawmill uses steam heating and integrated steam basins to reduce heating times and provide precisely controlled drying.
Price for lumber exported from the EU to MENA gained 2%.
Price for lumber imported to Egypt rose 1.0%.
Price for lumber imported to the UK upped 2%.
Price for lumber imported to Kazakhstan slipped 3%.
Price for lumber exported from Finland to China rose 1.6%.
Compared with July 2025, production was down 4%.
Compared with July 2025, production was up 8%.
Setra's Q2 operating profit turns positive to SEK 15 million ($1.6 million) on falling timber costs and internal efficiency
Index falls $24 from one month ago with 4% decline since July 2026.