Standing-sale pulpwood prices increased by at least Euro 1 per m3 from May, while June purchase volumes rose from both May and a year earlier.
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Higher pulp prices, strong renewable fuel demand and growth in advanced materials supported results, while weak graphic paper demand, high wood costs and geopolitical uncertainty continued to weigh on parts of the business.
The company reviews supplier sourcing plans each year, requires FSC certification and blocks deliveries when suppliers cannot prove compliance with its minimum sourcing standard.
Most products affected by the 50% tariff are sold in Canada, limiting exposure to about 1% of total sales, analysts estimate.
The homebuilder continues tactical pricing and sales pace adjustments as early signs of stabilization emerge in selected U.S. markets.
The 250 million-board-foot mill will stop production on Oct. 16, while limited activities will continue through January 2027.
Mill closures in the U.S. South reduce fiber demand, while data centers and retail land sales continue to create investment opportunities.
High raw-material costs and weak pulp, timber and construction markets continued to pressure prices and profitability.
The industry estimate puts chemical inputs at up to 40% of particleboard costs.
Median existing-home price rose 1.8% year-over-year to $440,600.
Local hardwood species cover 77% of England’s woodland area, but 85% of the harvest goes to energy use as the UK imports 68% of its lumber.
National survey finds stable ownership patterns, with fewer owners harvesting timber, lower concern about wildfire and higher participation in property tax, conservation easement and green certification programs.
Lower production and declining capacity pushed utilization rates higher, while lumber prices increased during the quarter.
Elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty weigh on buyer demand as new-home inventory reaches a 10.3-month supply.
A strong ruble, weaker demand in China and rail-logistics bottlenecks are the main factors behind the projected decline.
Investigation traces FSC-certified timber sold in Europe to a Brazilian logging company that accumulated more than Euro 1.2 million in fines and a criminal conviction.
The primary woodworking machinery sector has been hit harder by the downturn than the secondary segment that supplies machinery for further processing.
May purchases were 27% below the five‑year monthly average; standing-sales sawlog prices rose 1–2% while softwood pulpwood prices fell.
Slower household formation, reduced immigration, weak home sales, and a shortage of low-cost housing are expected to weigh on demand and affordability.
Applications for montane forest permits rose to 873 hectares while January–May notified area fell 2% to 103,464 hectares.