The production of softwood products at German sawmills has experienced a significant decline of 14%. This reduction highlights the challenges faced by the industry and reflects trends in demand and supply within the market.
German sawmill production of softwood products dropped nearly 14 per cent in the second quarter. Similarly, Finland and Canada have reported declines in production, while Swedish sawmills have scaled back output by 7 per cent so far this year.
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The international decline in production affects several of Sweden’s major competitor countries. In Germany, rough-sawn softwood production fell 13.9 per cent in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, to 3.49 million cubic metres. This is according to preliminary figures from the German statistical office.
Germany: Industrial beech log exports to Austria at a record level
In the first eight months, Germany exported 496,000 m³ of beech logs, i.e. 4% less than in the same period last year. Exports to China, mainly sawlogs, remain stable at a low level. Deliveries to Austria, mostly industrial beech logs, reached a 20-year high.
Germany: Beech lumber exports above last year’s level
From January to August, Germany’s beech lumber exports (incl. planed timber) rose 1.6% from the same period last year.
German pallet trade with a continued decline
Germany’s foreign trade in flat pallets declined between January and August. Both exports and imports were below 2025 levels.
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