Egypt’s softwood lumber market is set to weaken in the second quarter of 2026, based on the Egypt Softwood Lumber Market Outlook 2026 released by Lesprom Network.
The demand index is forecast at 92.2 in the second quarter, indicating weaker procurement conditions and a more cautious market.
Import volumes in the second and early third quarters are expected to remain below January levels. The early third-quarter outlook points to stabilization rather than a return to the import surge recorded at the start of the year.
High financing costs, elevated construction-input prices, fuel-price pressure, currency weakness and project-timing risks are the main constraints on new softwood lumber procurement.
The report includes analysis of:
* Egypt softwood lumber import volume forecast
* CIF price outlook at Egyptian ports
* Demand conditions index and early Q3 outlook
* Supplier market shares by origin
* Supplier price positioning and cost pressure
* Domestic pine and spruce lumber price indices
* Import-to-domestic price spread
* Construction project developments and risk watchlist
* Appendix tables with suppliers’ lumber and sawlog price benchmarks
The report also reviews recent construction and macroeconomic developments affecting lumber demand, including public-sector housing activity, private construction awards, fuel-price increases, high interest rates, inflation pressure, and the weakening of the Egyptian pound.
Egypt Softwood Lumber Market Outlook 2026: Q1 Review and Q2–Early Q3 Forecast is now available as a standalone report.
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