Europe’s softwood lumber market is entering the second half of 2026 with an unusual combination of weak end-user demand and limited room for sawmills to reduce prices. Global Wood Markets Info (GWMI) market analysis shows that the eurozone economy returned to growth in the second quarter, but construction remains the weak part of the picture, particularly in Germany and France. At the same time, log prices remain exceptionally high in several producing regions, leaving mills caught between expensive raw material and a lumber market in which buyers remain cautious. For traders, the current data are bearish for ...