The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (Fefpeb) has highlighted reports of increasing upward price pressure in recent months, as mixed market dynamics and supply constraints impact the market. Independent indices in several European countries, including France, Germany, and the UK, have shown significant increases in the past two quarters, it said. The German HPE index for pallet timber moved from 391.09 to 419.09 between January and April this year; while in France, the National Wood Federation (Fédération Nationale du Bois) said it expects global pressure on log prices to push the ...