Price concessions for pine logs in eastern Germany
Economic downturn impacts sales of Douglas fir and larch
In eastern Germany, some pine sawmills were able to secure price reductions. In contrast, most spruce processing companies in western Germany only pay a little less than peak prices. Private forest owners have lowered prices for pine logs more than the state forests. However, the price level in northern Germany is not only affected by the new prices that are often valid for the third quarter or the second half of 2026. Many contracts were concluded during the high-price phase up to early summer and ae valid into autumn or even until the end of the year.
