Germany’s roundwood market is entering a more cautious phase after an extended period of exceptionally strong prices, with several developments now reducing the upward momentum that dominated the market through late 2025 and early 2026. Weakness in the construction sector, geopolitical instability linked to the conflict involving Iran and changing international trade conditions are all beginning to influence buying behaviour across the timber industry. The slowdown in construction activity remains the main issue. Demand for structural timber products has weakened across several European markets, and German sawmills are increasingly reacting to lower order intake by limiting raw material ...
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