Germany’s timber exports present fragmented picture in the first quarter. Shipments of softwood logs fell by nearly 27% year-on-year to 430,000 cubic meters in the first quarter, while exports of softwood lumber and panels varied. Particleboard and OSB volumes declined, especially to Poland, although exports to France and Belgium posted modest gains. Austria and China remained the top destinations for German logs, accounting for roughly 70% of total log exports despite the overall decline. Analysts link the export downturn to a mix of softening international demand and logistical constraints, including low water levels on key ...
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