Germany: Sawmill production plummets – more countries follow suit
German sawmill production of softwood products fell by nearly 14 per cent in the second quarter. Finland and Canada have also reported falls in production, whilst Swedish sawmills have cut production by 7 per cent so far this year.

The international decline in production affects several of Sweden’s major competitor countries. In Germany, production of rough-sawn softwood fell by 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, which consist mainly of sawlogs, remain stable at a low level. Deliveries, mostly of industrial beech logs, to Austria reached a 20-year high.

Germany: Beech lumber exports above last year’s level
From January to August, Germany saw its beech lumber exports (incl. planed timber) grow by 1.6% compared to the same period last year.

German pallet trade with a continued decline
Germany’s foreign trade in flat pallets showed a negative development between January and August. Both exports and imports were below 2025 levels.