European softwood lumber exports to the United States rose sharply in the first seven months of 2025, reaching over 3.3 million cubic metres, up 64% compared with the same period in 2024. Germany remained the largest supplier, shipping 1.67 million m³ (+57%), followed by Sweden with 1.04 million m³ (+86%) and Latvia at 170,000 m³ (+125%). Other notable increases included Austria (+53%), Finland (+77%), Romania (+44%), Estonia (+176%) and Belgium (+2,589%). Some countries recorded declines, including the Czech Republic (-29%) and Spain (-66%). The total export value for the EU is estimated at ...