German sawmills warn of crisis as log prices climb to new records

Benchmark prices for softwood sawlogs have climbed to an all-time high in…

Mood in the German timber industry more positive for the next six months

Sentiment in the German timber industry deteriorated slightly again in January, following…

German timber trade posts 3% sales increase in 2025 after strong year-end finish

The German timber trade closed 2025 with a modest increase in sales,…

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…

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…