Wood prices in Germany showed a mixed picture as the year ended. Softwood sawlogs have seen a notable price increase, while the sawn timber market struggles with weak demand. The industry remains cautious about 2025, with economic pressures weighing heavily on forecasts. After a lackluster summer, demand for softwood sawlogs picked up in October. Limited supplies of beetle-damaged wood pushed prices up by €5 to €10 per cubic meter in the fourth quarter. Spruce logs of BC grade are trading at €95 to €100, with beetle-damaged logs priced at €75 to €80. Pine logs remain steady, ranging ...