Poland’s revised timber sales rules, aimed at strengthening local industries and curbing exports outside the EU, have significantly impacted foreign demand for Polish wood. German companies, in particular, have reduced their participation in Polish timber tenders, according to Witold Koss, Director General of State Forests (PGL LP). Geographic criteria limit cross-border sales Introduced in October 2024, the new sales regulations prioritize local buyers and processing facilities close to logging sites. A key feature of the rules is the geographical purchase criterion, which allocates additional evaluation points to companies operating nearby. Conversely, unprocessed timber and buyers located ...