Austria’s roundwood market entered 2026 on a firm footing, supported by continued strong demand for softwood sawlogs and still limited supply, even as sentiment in the construction sector weakened and competition from Scandinavian sawnwood suppliers intensified. According to the January timber market situation, demand for spruce and fir sawlogs remained robust across most regions. Sawmills continued to take in volumes without significant delay, supported by sufficient harvesting and transport capacity. Where weather conditions allowed, offered assortments were moved promptly, helping to underpin prices. Prices for the benchmark spruce/fir assortments edged higher again at the turn of ...
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