During the January–May period, U.S. imports of softwood lumber from the European Union dropped notably in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Total shipment volumes declined by 19% to 3.79 million cubic meters, while the total export value decreased by 13% to €972 million. Germany remained the largest exporter despite a 16% volume reduction and an 18% value decrease, with shipments of 2.06 million cubic meters worth €523 million. Sweden followed with a 10% volume decline and an 8% fall in value. Latvia and the Czech Republic recorded significant growth. Latvia’s ...