The latest quarterly report from the Global Consulting Alliance is now posted.

RUSS TAYLOR GLOBAL is a member of this group that features six independent consulting companies that focus on the international forestry and wood products sectors.

The Forest Sector Outlook – 2026-Q1 report features global economic and forests /industry /market updates from all over the world. Some highlights of this complimentary report 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 United States 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.
• One of the most significant impacts of the Iran War on forest products trade has been the increase in freight rates and war-risk insurance premiums, which has raised the cost of exporting timber products globally and increased uncertainty.

This 14-page report can be downloaded as a PDF file – Click HERE