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Global uncertainty hits confidence
22 April, 2019
Finnish mills are satisfied with demand but political events around the world have the potential to cause some disruption. Keren Fallwell reports

Further Whitewood price increases expected
20 February, 2017
Timber exports from the Baltics to the UK increased in 2016 but further price increases for whitewood are widely being mooted for Q2, reports Stephen Powney

Plywood demand remains on even keel
21 September, 2015
The plywood sector is expected to remain on a stable course for the remainder of the year but there are still some issues causing concern. Keren Fallwell reports.

Currency changes create buying caution
20 May, 2015
Currency movements are making buyers cautious but underlying demand for plywood is said to be good. Keren Fallwell reports.

Sawn wood production slides by a quarter
17 January, 2009
Finland, like all timber producers, is facing a tough market but Russia delaying the next rise in export duties has handed it some respite

Industry's GDP contribution falls by half over 10 years
25 October, 2008
As the Finnish forest products industry struggles with the current economic climate, the FFIF says new operating models and technologies are needed to increase profitability

Asian demand could soften Finnish downturn
21 June, 2008
Growing demand for European softwood in Asia could boost the Finnish sawmilling industry at the end of this year

As demand slows, producers gear up for competition
16 February, 2008
The Finnish Forest Research Institute is forecasting a tough year ahead for the sawnwood market

Higher costs and timber shortage could take toll
10 November, 2007
Finnish industry’s recent efforts to improve profitability could be eroded by higher costs and energy taxes

Finland looks for alternative supplies
19 July, 2007
A shortage of supply, which will only worsen when Russia raises its export duties, is forcing Finland to look for other sources

Russian export duties put further pressure on supply
17 March, 2007
Russia's decision to raise duties on its roundwood exports means Finland has to improve availability of domestic timber

Industry restructures to improve competitiveness
28 October, 2006
Finland's big forest products companies are restructuring to redress the imbalance between production and profitability

Finnish firms set sights on Europe
10 June, 2006
The winding up of the Nordic Timber Council has focused Finnish forest product firms on a European promotional push, while new markets in Russia could help buoy timber production levels

Redwood regains price dominance
18 March, 2006
First quarter demand for carcassing has turned out to be much weaker than expected, but landed stocks are still high enough to satisfy demand. In the redwood market, shortages have already started to bite, and prices are rising sharply. Jerry Wilson reports

Excess supply and high costs hit profitability
07 January, 2006
Finland's sawmills are paying some of the highest prices in the world for their raw material and they're still assessing the impact of last summer's industrial dispute

Paper industry dispute hits sawmill production
03 September, 2005
Finland's sawmills are still feeling the aftermath of the paper industry dispute and the Swedish storm felling last winter

Finnish forestry output rises
02 April, 2005
Finnish companies are continuing to invest in order to increase production

Results improve but supply problems loom
27 November, 2004
The Finnish forestry industry is buoyant, but has to wrestle with longer-term strategic challenges

Nirvana beckons Irish timber trade as business booms
04 September, 2004
Good business is being reported in the Irish timber trade, despite a wet summer

Finnish production grows despite weaker demand
21 August, 2004
Figures for the second quarter show Finland's production is in good health