Germany: export trade in sawn oak declines
At 54,000 m3, exports of oak sawn timber in the first nine months of 2024 were 9% lower than in the same period of the previous year. In particular, the three most important customers, the Netherlands and Denmark, significantly reduced their purchase volumes.

Germany: Oak log exports on the rise
Between January and September 2024, exports of oak logs increased by 24% to 130,000 cubic metres compared to the same period in the previous year. At 84,000 cubic metres, 86% more was exported to China, the most important destination, than in the same period of the previous year.

Germany: Incoming orders in building construction and civil engineering up
In October 2024, real, calendar-adjusted new orders grew by 5.6% compared to the previous month. Growth affected building construction and civil engineering equally.

Germany: Situation in residential construction does not deteriorate further
The situation in the residential construction sector did not deteriorate further in December. The current business situation is described as good by around 10% of companies, as sufficient by just under 40% and as poor by over 50%.