Germany: Pellet price quadrupled yoy, but trend reversal on the market in sight
The pellet market in Germany continues to be influenced by many factors, caused by the effects [...]
September 22, 2022
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German timber trade suffers from high energy costs
In August, the German Timber Trade Association (GD Holz) carried out a survey on the increased [...]
September 11, 2022
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Germans are looking to firewood for energy as gas prices soar
Skyrocketing prices for natural gas have Europeans scrambling for alternative energy sources. In Germany, where households [...]
September 8, 2022
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Wood prices in Germany fall significantly
German forest owners have been reporting for a few weeks that the demand for softwood lumber is falling significantly. Many [...]
August 24, 2022
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Construction cancellations surging in Germany
Many projects are still being canceled in Germany’s residential construction sector. The share of companies affected stood at 11 [...]
August 18, 2022
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Russian energy roulette threatens the German forest industry
Energy prices have risen sharply since Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine in February of this year. The [...]
August 17, 2022
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Germany: Wood pellet prices more than double over a year ago
Germany's current demand for wood pellets is higher than ever. This applies to pellet heating [...]
August 9, 2022
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German lumber prices start to fall in summer; autumn evolution uncertain
After the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, timber prices rose sharply in most parts of [...]
August 1, 2022
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Mercer acquires German HIT Torgau for EUR 270 million
HIT Torgau owns and operates an integrated timber processing facility with wood pallet, lumber, biofuel and energy production [...]
July 26, 2022
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Germany plans to spend 900 million euros on forests by 2026
The German federal government wants to invest 900 million euros in the protection and renewal of [...]
July 26, 2022
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