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November 10, 2026

High costs and weak demand prolong Finland’s sawmill downturn

High costs and weak demand prolong Finland’s sawmill downturn

Finland’s sawmills continued to face weak demand and high operating costs in the third quarter of 2026, as subdued housing construction limited lumber sales at home and across major European markets. Selling prices have provided little relief from expensive logs and transport, keeping profitability under pressure.

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