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October 22, 2026

Vida says softwood lumber demand is improving, but a strong recovery remains unlikely

Vida says softwood lumber demand is improving, but a strong recovery remains unlikely

Vida says demand for softwood lumber has begun to improve in parts of Europe, although weak British construction activity and high sawlog costs continue to squeeze Swedish sawmills. The company sees some recovery in Scandinavia, but does not expect a substantial upturn across its markets during 2026.

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