German sawmill industry produced a total of 4.478 million m3 of sawn lumber
According to preliminary figures from the Federal Statistical Office, the German sawmill industry produced 3.490 million m3 of rough-sawn softwood lumber in the second quarter, a decline of 13.9% compared with the same period last year

German particleboard production has fallen slightly once again
According to preliminary figures from the Federal Statistical Office, a total of 1.540 million m3 of particleboard was produced in Germany in the second quarter.

Germany: Production of coniferous sawn timber continues to fall
Overall, 15 per cent less sawn timber was produced in the first half of 2026 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. This decline is primarily due to the significant drop in coniferous sawn timber production, which accounts for 96 per cent of total production.

Germany: Industrial wood prices rise
Industrial wood prices rose by 2% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter. Producer prices for particleboard increased by 8% during the same period, while import prices for particleboard rose by 12%. Compared to June 2025.