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German sawmill industry braces for production cuts, extended maintenance shutdowns

Germany’s sawmill and timber industry is still struggling to catch its breath.…

Timber continues to outperform energy-intensive building materials on costs

Wood remains one of Germany’s most price-stable construction materials despite higher energy…

German wood industry confidence steadies, but outlook remains weak

Business confidence in Germany’s wood industry continued to stabilize in May, although…

German and Austrian sawmills put cash before capacity

Sawmills across Germany and Austria are adopting an increasingly cautious operating strategy…

Construction slowdown drives German sawmills to 10-year low

Germany’s sawmill industry expects another difficult year after lumber production fell to…

Central European pellet prices stabilise as summer buying season begins

Wood pellet prices across Central Europe have stopped falling in June, with…

Fresh wave of insolvencies and restructurings in the German wood products sector

Germany’s wood products industry continues to face a difficult operating environment, with…

Finland’s softwood lumber exports edge up in early 2026, with Egypt, Estonia and Japan among the main markets

Finland’s softwood lumber exports rose slightly in the first months of 2026,…

Timber prices finally fall in Germany as sawmills cut purchases

German sawmills have significantly reduced roundwood prices after rebuilding log inventories and…

Finland’s softwood lumber exports edge up in early 2026, with Egypt, Estonia and Japan among the main markets

Finland’s softwood lumber exports rose slightly in the first months of 2026,…