Demand for spruce sawlogs is subdued and prices are under pressure. The situation is different with hardwood: Here both demand and prices are increasing.  The Austrian sawmill industry is still very well stocked with spruce sawlogs. Demand is correspondingly subdued. Prices are still under pressure. They were again reduced by € 3 to € 6 / m3. This fact, in combination with the previously announced revision shutdowns at the turn of the year as well as the reluctance to sign new contracts by customers, do not indicate a timely recovery in demand. In November, Spruce / fir roundwood (quality B, 2b) in ...