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…

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…

Higher lumber tariffs unlikely to solve U.S. forestry investment shortfall

Softwoods such as pine and spruce are essential materials for U.S. housing…

Roundwood prices falling in Finland

Finland’s roundwood prices declined in standing sales in July. The average prices…

Exceptional log price levels in Finland

In standing sales in June, the average price paid for spruce logs…

Austria’s softwood market: stable demand and prices in July 2025

The Austrian sawmill industry continues to show solid demand for spruce roundwood,…

Germany’s long-term timber outlook shows shift from softwood to hardwood, stable supply ahead

Germany’s long-term timber supply will remain broadly stable over the coming decades,…

Austrian sawmills maintain stable prices for spruce

Most Austrian sawmills are well stocked with spruce sawlogs. Nevertheless, demand remains…

Germany faces shortage of softwood logs – “Prices rise by a euro every week”

Drought is boosting logging in Germany, but the threat is already looming…