As 2025 unfolds, Germany's wood market finds itself at a crossroads full of uncertainties. Spruce lumber prices have seen a slight increase this year, but the overall market tension remains unresolved. Despite the price uptick, sawmills continue to face significant challenges in selling lumber, with slow sales progress keeping the domestic market under strain. Moreover, the sluggish outlook for Germany's construction sector and the broader economic weakness in 2025 make a strong rebound in demand for construction materials unlikely. In contrast, the German log market is showing a different trend. Although log prices rose significantly between ...