It's not just the guide price that counts in softwood contracts

In the coming weeks, contract negotiations for the coming year will be held for some forestry companies in the northern half of Germany. To a significant extent, however, the contracts concluded in late summer and autumn with softwood sawmills already have a term until 1. Quarter 2026. Occasionally there are reports of the first agreements valid for the 1st half of the year and beyond. In these cases, there are indications of a targeted price increase for 2026.