Austria: Rising price indices for sawmill by-products
In April, both the price index for wood chips and that for sawdust rose significantly compared to March.

Germany: Spruce log prices have increased
In April, producer prices for logging products from German state forests showed a mixed trend: The price indices for spruce log wood increased, while those for hardwood logs decreased.

Germany: Hardwood Lumber Exports Down Slightly
From January to March 2026, exports of hardwood lumber declined by 5% compared to the same period last year. China, the main buyer, received 19% less than in the first quarter of 2025. Exports to the U.S. increased by 2%, and to Poland by 5%.

Germany: Oak roundwood exports stable
Between January and March 2026, exports of oak roundwood remained nearly stable compared to the same period last year. Exports to China, the most important destination country, totaled 36,000 cubic meters, a 7% decrease compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Germany: Exports of beech industrial wood up significantly
 In the first three months of 2026, Germany exported 73% more beech industrial wood (small-diameter wood < 15 cm) than in the same period of the previous year. Purchases by the main buyer, Austria, increased by 64% compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Germany: Beech Lumber Exports Down Slightly
In the first three months of 2026, beech lumber exports were down 4% compared to the same period last year. China, by far the largest buyer, accounted for just under a quarter of total exports, with a 21% decline. Shipments to the U.S. increased.

Germany: Softwood market stable
The softwood log market, which has been tight for months, continued to stabilize in May for spruce, while pine saw the usual seasonal decline in demand. According to 90% of participants in our HMI reporting network, demand for spruce logs remained constant.

Russa: Segezha with decreasing profits
In the first quarter of 2026, the Russian timber industry group saw its revenues decrease by 29% to RUB 17.4 billion (€209.8 million). Operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) amounted to RUB 208 million (€2.4 million) and was thus 90% lower than in the same period last year.