Roundwood prices continued to rise in May to a record high. Timber trade was brisk, although volumes were lower than the exceptionally high May volumes of the previous two years. The trade volume between January and May was 8% higher than a year ago and almost a quarter higher than the average for the previous five years. Timber prices In standing sales in May, the average price paid for spruce logs was nearly EUR 86 and pine logs EUR 84. Their average prices rose by 1% in real terms from the previous month. The average price of birch ...