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…

German construction sector orders rise 20% year-on-year in September 2025

Real order intake in the German main construction sector increased by 7.7%…

German Wood Congress 2025 sees record participation as industry charts future

The German wood and forestry sector convened in Munich from November 18–20…

German spruce stocks will drop by 75%, with pine taking over as a substitute

New data released last month at the Oslo International Softwood Conference shows…

German Timber Trade Association calls for tighter control to block Russian timber imports via third countries

The German Timber Trade Association (GD Holz) has reaffirmed its full support…

Germany’s softwood lumber exports pivot to US as European demand weakens

Germany exported about 4.73 million cubic meters (cbm) of softwood lumber in…

German wood processing industry sees significant uptick in business confidence

The German wood processing industry is seeing improved business expectations for the…

German timber sector cautiously optimistic on outlook

Germany’s timber industry and sawmills are experiencing a cautious improvement in sentiment…

German timber sector calls for further EUDR revision

Since its entry into force on 29 June 2023, the EU Deforestation…