
SWEDEN: More softwood lumber exported
In January and February, Sweden exported 2.2 million m³ of
softwood lumber (incl. planed timber), recording a year-on-year
increase of 4%.
SWEDEN: Swedish log prices at a record level
In the first three months of 2025, Swedish prices for spruce
sawlogs increased by another 10% compared to the fourth quarter
of 2024 and have stabilized at over €100/m³. Prices for
industrial softwood logs rose by 5%.
AUSTRIA: Fewer new buildings, more renovation
Despite the decline in new construction, the number of completed
housing units increased by 11% to 51,500 in 2024. Fewer building
permits are issued for apartments in new buildings, whereas
there is an increase in permitted apartments in existing
buildings.
GERMANY: Pellet production output at all-time high in the
first quarter
In the first three months of 2025, 948,000 t of pellets were
produced in Germany – a new all-time high for the first quarter.
The export share has fallen to less than 10%.
Czech Republic: Coniferous log prices continue to trend
upwards
In the first quarter of 2025, the prices of softwood logs in the
Czech Republic continued to increase compared to the previous
quarter, while hardwood logs became cheaper. Compared to the
previous year, softwood prices are around 10% higher, while oak
wood is noticeably, beech wood is significantly..