The timber markets showed a positive trend throughout 2017 and in the first half of 2018 in almost all markets. Austrian sawmills were able to react and increased sawnwood production by approx. 10% from 2015 to 2017. An approx. 3 % increase in exports was also able to be attained again compared to 2016. The investment climate is also strengthened by the positive forecasts and framework conditions. Investment is taking place both in the real net output and also in the expansion of drying capacities. Renowned architects have re-discovered wood as a building material. Spectacular buildings are currently being constructed ...