Germany : Summer price rally continues for pine logs
More and more sawmills are experiencing a shortage of beetle-damaged wood. In most areas of Germany, only a small volume of beetle-damaged wood has accumulated so far. Some forestry companies have therefore made use of the contractual option, which had already been apparent at the end of June, to deliver less than the agreed volumes.
Estonia : Trunk timber prices are developing differently
In the second quarter of 2025, the prices of coniferous logs in Estonia developed in the opposite direction. While Kiefer became cheaper, the price of spruce trunk wood moved upwards. Hardwood logs have become noticeably cheaper during this period.
Lithuania : industrial wood prices below previous year’s level
The prices for industrial wood in Lithuania continued to decline noticeably in June 2025 for softwood, but increased for hardwood. Also in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year, the prices for spruce are strong, for pine clearly and for birch noticeably.
Lithuania : Trunk timber prices are developing differently
In June 2025, the prices of softwood logs in Lithuania have fallen noticeably compared to the previous month, while birch logs have become more expensive. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, coniferous logs have improved significantly overall.
Finland : Industrial wood price increase comes to a standstill
In June 2025, industrial wood prices in Finland for all ranges increased by about 5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year. On the other hand, there is a price decrease of about 1-3% for all assortments compared to the previous month.
Source: European Wood Market Report