Sweden's softwood lumber exports totaled just over 4.18 million cubic meters in the first five months of 2025, a 4% drop compared to the same period in 2024, according to Eurostat data. Weaker demand from EU countries weighed on overall volumes, while shipments to North Africa and North America showed modest growth. Exports to the European Union fell by 9% year-on-year to 2.08 million m³. Major importers such as Germany (-29%), the Netherlands (-17%), and Denmark (-10%) posted notable declines, continuing a downward trend driven by subdued construction activity. In contrast, the United ...