Global softwood lumber demand could reach 335 million m³ by 2030, requiring an estimated 22 million m³ of additional supply. Yet some of the world's traditional producing regions are losing access to the timber needed to meet that demand. Canadian sawmill production continues to decline, Central Europe's exceptional supply of damaged spruce is disappearing, and Nordic producers face high sawlog costs and constraints on additional harvesting. The southern United States remains the strongest candidate for expanding production, raising questions about the future competitiveness of Europe's sawmill industry.
A global lumber recovery could expose Europe’s growing sawlog shortage
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