Forestry companies in Germany are reporting drastically increased wood prices since the end of 2021.<\/p>\n
The bark beetle infestation is taking a break. A lot of rain last year and up until February kept the soil in East Germany well supplied with water. Cool temperatures until mid-March prevented the bark beetle from starting early.<\/p>\n
This, together with intense demand, has led to a rapid price increase in recent months, especially for spruce. The price is driven on the one hand by high domestic demand and on the other hand by exports.<\/p>\n
Log prices have risen rapidly in February<\/strong><\/p>\n Apparently, the Russian export ban on logs is also having an impact on China: Market participants are reporting significant price increases for export wood. Even the series of storms in February was unable to dampen this price increase.<\/p>\n The storms have caused many single and nest litters. You want to be meticulous when looking for them, because the bark beetle isn't on its way yet, but it's practically at the door.<\/p>\n Various forest companies are reporting a boom in pine, which is emanating from Poland.<\/p>\n Log prices continue to rise in March<\/strong><\/p>\n In March, the prices for coniferous logs in Austria and southern Germany increased again by 3.5 to 4.5 \u20ac\/sm\u00b3. The price range now ranges from \u20ac106\/m3 (lowest price in Bavaria) to \u20ac120\/m3 (top price in Austria).<\/p>\n This is a level that has only been higher once in history - in Q3 2021. This price range applies to the bulk of the deals.<\/p>\n \"In Austria, the range goes from \u20ac102\/m3 roadside to \u20ac158\/m3 delivered to the factory - nervousness is increasing,\" complains a buyer that there is currently an enormous price spread on the market.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Forestry companies in Germany are reporting drastically increased wood prices since the end of 2021. The bark beetle infestation is taking a break. A lot of rain last year and up until February kept the soil in East Germany well … Continue reading