Price for wood chips imported to South Korea decreased 5%.
Imports of wood pellets to South Korea decreased 21%.
Imports of lumber to Italy increased 13%.
Exports of OSB from Norway lost 7%.
Specialty product sales rise to $525 million on higher volumes, while structural product sales fall to $223 million on panel price pressure.
New Wood and Energy business area launches January 2026 as Containerboard division also gets new leader.
Compton, California and Louisville, Kentucky, facilities to cease operations by January 2026 as company shifts customer service to nearby sites.
Exports of logs from Lithuania downed 4%.
Price for wood chips imported to the European Union grew 18%.
Imports of wood pellets to Netherlands contracted 14%.
Exports of lumber from Norway grew 14%.
Price for logs exported from Norway dipped 3%.
Imports of wood pellets to the European Union decreased 21%.
Imports of wood pellets to Poland rose 3%.
Price for lumber exported from European Union to Egypt upped 3%.
Industry associations report that about 7% of companies may exit the market in 2026 as costs rise and profitability declines