Sawn softwood production in EOS (European Organization of the Sawmill Industry) countries has been growing for a number of years with the exception of 2019. Last year on the back of strong demand in H1 (on both sides of the Atlantic) production sharply grew to record level (+4.3% to almost 89.5 million m3). In H2 markets cooled down significantly and production in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) countries increased less than expected.  Overall, sawmills were often producing at capacity during 2021. Moreover, many countries, both in Central Europe and in Scandinavia, have reported capacity increases ...