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 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…

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…

Timber prices finally fall in Germany as sawmills cut purchases

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

Production cuts in the sawmill industry reduced the demand for roundwood 

During the second quarter of 2026, business activity on the German softwood…

German sawmill industry warns of deeper crisis as insolvency risks grow

Germany’s sawmill and wood industry is facing mounting pressure, with production expected…

German sawmills grow cautious as high log prices squeeze margins

Germany’s roundwood market is entering a more cautious phase after an extended…

German timber sector grows more cautious despite stabilising sentiment

Business sentiment across the German timber industry showed signs of stabilising in…

German log prices stop rising as procurement activity weakens

The rise in log prices in Germany is coming to a halt.…