In the case of round timber, there has been a division in Germany and Austria:
- In the damaged wood areas (Bavaria (local), East Tyrol and Upper Carinthia), prices are under pressure.
- Outside of this, the relationship between supply and demand fits. Round timber prices are stable and will continue to do so for the most part in the 3rd quarter. In northern Germany, wood became locally scarce.
Bark beetle activity was dampened by all the rain and postponed. At the same time, the sufficient water supply increased the vitality of the trees. As a result, there has been less damaged wood in certain areas of northern and central Germany so far. From there, there are shopping activities far down to southern Germany. The usual import from the Czech Republic is below the usual levels in Germany and Austria. Prices there are stable at a higher level, even in the short term.
Occasionally below 90 Euro
In Bavaria, large industries are trying to buy locally for well below €90 /m³. The contracts are valid for one month. And: The reduction was only regional. Conversely, sawmills along the Danube concluded prices above €105/m³ until autumn.
In the fall, both buying and selling are expected to be more likely to be the same as at the beginning of 2024. In the damaged areas, there could be a local shortage of fresh wood in autumn.
