Finland Timber Industry Overview

Posted on October 16, 2020

• Finnish sawmills are stronger than anticipated at the start of 2020, which was marred by strikes. Demand has been driven by the DIY and RMI segments as people have spent more time and money at home. • Central European massive supply of storm and beetle damaged sawn softwood and logs, volatility of foreign exchange and freight rates are challenging the Finnish mills. High raw material costs. • Challenges with by‐products and pulp logs due to weak pulp market.