Segezha Group posted an 88-billion-ruble (US$1.1-billion) loss in 2025 as revenue fell 12.0% and Chinese demand weakened.
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Canada Launches Probe Into Chinese Nonstructural Plywood Imports
CBSA has launched an investigation into Chinese decorative and other nonstructural plywood imports over alleged dumping and subsidies.
EU Imposes Antidumping Duties on Brazilian Softwood Plywood Imports
The EU imposed 5.4% antidumping duties on Brazilian softwood plywood imports, formalizing provisional duties in place since November 2025.
EU Trade Surplus Shrinks Sharply in February as Exports to US Fall
The EU trade surplus shrank 60% in February as exports fell 9.3% year-over-year, led by a 26.4% drop in shipments to the US, Reuters reported.
Storm Causes Extensive Forest Damage in Sweden
Storm Dave caused an estimated SEK 2 billion (US$218 million) in forest damage across southern Sweden, with about one million cubic meters downed in Västra Götaland alone.
Sweden’s Mellanskog Reduces Timber Prices
Mellanskog is reducing timber prices by 30–150 SEK per cubic meter in Sweden across key product categories, citing weaker market conditions.
BrasPine Expands in Uruguay With New Sawmill
BrasPine is expanding in Uruguay with its Oceano sawmill project, targeting 35,000 cubic meters of monthly production capacity.
US Wood Pellet Exports Decline in February
US wood pellet exports totaled 608,572.1 metric tons in February, down 37% from January, the USDA and Biomass Magazine reported.
US Ports See Increase in Russian Plywood Shipments
Russian plywood shipments to US ports rose 42% year-over-year in February to 11,300 cubic meters, rebounding after a late-2025 decline, Wood Central reported.
Juken New Zealand Seeks Buyer for Kaitāia Mills Facing Possible Closure
Juken New Zealand is seeking a buyer for its Kaitāia timber mills as high operating costs pressure operations, RNZ reported.