The German timber trade closed 2025 with a modest increase in sales, supported by an unexpectedly strong finish to the year, but industry representatives caution against reading the result as a sign of a broader market recovery. According to the German Timber Trade Association (GD Holz), sales across the sector rose by 3% year on year in 2025, following double-digit growth in December. The late surge helped offset generally weak trading conditions during most of the year, characterised by subdued demand and rising costs. Despite the positive headline figure, GD Holz described the outcome as a consolidation ...
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