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Germany’s timber trade backs Mercosur and India deals, urges Commission to move despite blockade

Germany’s timber trade has voiced strong support for the EU-Mercosur and EU-India…

China slowdown hits European softwood lumber exports hard

European timber exports to China fell significantly in 2025, affecting both trade…

Structural decline persists in Germany’s timber industry workforce

The economic situation of Germany’s timber industry remains strained, with structural contraction…

Central Europe construction downturn and limited log supply pressure sawmills

The associations of the sawmill and wood industry from Germany, Austria, and…

German hardwood auctions record higher oak and ash prices

Several German premium hardwood auctions held in January 2026 reported solid prices…

German furniture retailer accelerates store closures

One of Germany’s best-known furniture retailers is closing another outlet, with an…

Klöpferholz sells several German locations

The German timber and building materials distributor Klöpferholz Group, headquartered in Garching…

Germany: Softwood lumber prices largely unchanged in early 2026

Softwood lumber prices in Germany remained broadly stable at the beginning of…

Germany’s timber market in 2026: high prices, tight supply and a fragile balance

Germany’s timber market entered 2026 under continued strain. Across almost all assortments—spruce…

Log cartel case: damage claims against German states enter decisive phase

A long-running dispute over alleged anti-competitive practices in the marketing of softwood…