{"id":89233,"date":"2025-09-02T05:39:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T05:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tin.happy-projects.ro\/softwood-log-prices-hit-record-highs-in-france-as-lumber-market-weakens\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:04:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T09:04:57","slug":"softwood-log-prices-hit-record-highs-in-france-as-lumber-market-weakens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberindustrynews.com\/ro\/softwood-log-prices-hit-record-highs-in-france-as-lumber-market-weakens\/","title":{"rendered":"Softwood log prices hit record highs in France as lumber market weakens"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span>France\u2019s softwood market in 2025 is characterised by soaring log prices and a weakening softwood lumber sector, creating a sharp margin squeeze for sawmills.<\/p>\n

Softwood log prices have reached record levels, driven by tight supply, high domestic and export demand, and speculative buying. Limited timber mobilisation from small private forests, combined with environmental constraints and climate-related harvesting difficulties, has further tightened availability. Industry insiders report that the scarcity has benefited forest owners and timber traders, while increasing costs for processors.<\/p>\n

In contrast, softwood lumber prices are under pressure. Multiple sources indicate that standard sawn softwood prices have declined in several segments, with some approaching pre-pandemic levels. The slowdown in residential construction and sustained sawmill production, despite high log costs, have contributed to oversupply and margin compression across the sector.<\/p>\n

Regional variations are notable. Eastern France, affected by the spruce bark beetle outbreak, is seeing an influx of dry wood, complicating local market dynamics. Western regions, where sawmill density is higher, face intensified competition and price pressures.<\/p>\n

The market serves key sectors including construction, furniture, and energy. Demand for engineered softwood products, particularly glulam and cross-laminated timber (CLT), remains concentrated in mass timber projects, while conventional sawn softwood continues to face subdued pricing.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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