RUSS TAYLOR provided the latest quarterly report from the Global Consulting Alliance… featuring commentary from six independent consulting companies that focus on the international forestry and wood products sectors. Highlights include:

• The global forestry sector in Q1 2026 showed early signs of stabilization, although overall activity remained subdued due to weak construction demand in key markets such as the US and the Eurozone.
• Timber markets remained soft, with only partial price recovery. Export conditions were mixed, reflecting fluctuating demand from China and a gradual shift in trade flows toward alternative markets.
• The pulp segment showed improvement, supported by stronger packaging demand and supply-side adjustments. In contrast, paper markets, particularly graphic grades, continued to face structural decline.
• Rising energy and input costs, combined with ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, placed pressure on margins and contributed to a cautious sector outlook.