German Timber Congress 2025: Sawmills warn of timber shortage despite high stocks

The German Timber Congress 2025, held in Munich from November 18–20, highlighted…

Mixed mood in the German wood industry

Sentiment in Germany’s wood industry softened slightly in October 2025, following a…

EU softwood lumber shipments to the U.S. accelerate in 2025 as Germany and Sweden widen their lead

European Union shipments of softwood lumber to the United States expanded strongly…

Pine wood nematode detected in France: monitoring intensifies in Germany

French authorities have confirmed the first detection of the pine wood nematode…

EU increases purchases of Norwegian softwood as prices rise in 2025

The European Union increased its purchases of Norwegian softwood logs and lumber…

Wood shortage: German sawmills complain-forest owners respond with criticism

German sawmills are running short of wood. The raw material shortage is…

Spruce shortages hit German sawmills despite stable prices

Germany’s sawmills are short of softwood, particularly spruce. The poor supply situation…

Germany: Spruce roundwood expected to remain above €130 per cubic meter in the coming months

Germany’s timber market is experiencing an exceptional surge, with spruce and pine…

German wood industry criticizes EUDR changes: Relief or worsening planned?

Many forest owners and wood processors were hopeful when the European Commission…

German sawmills face ”existential threat” as log prices hit records

Germany’s sawmill sector is grappling with its most severe log shortage in…