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October 13, 2026

Forecast: Finnish sawmills face weak export demand as plywood industry prepares for growth

Forecast: Finnish sawmills face weak export demand as plywood industry prepares for growth

Finland's wood products industry is heading towards the end of 2026 with contrasting prospects for sawmills and panel manufacturers. Weak construction activity, higher logistics costs and difficult conditions in overseas markets continue to weigh on sawn timber exports, despite signs of improvement in parts of Europe. Producers are also facing changing trade patterns as international competitors seek new export destinations.

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