Demand for lumber and rising exports drove up producer prices for raw wood in Germany last year. The prices rose on average by 14.8 percent compared to 2020, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office. It was the first price increase for raw wood from the state forests since 2014. The Wiesbaden authority also attributed this to the increased export of sawn timber, for example to the USA. Spruce wood rose particularly sharply in the past year (plus 26.2 percent). The year before, drought and the associated pest infestation, for example by bark beetles, had led to poor quality and thus to comparatively low prices. Stocks recovered last year and the quality of the wood improved. In addition, the felling of spruce was legally limited until September 30, 2021, which led to a lower supply. Pine wood increased in price by 9.4 percent within a year. Deciduous tree prices rose 1.4 percent for oak and 2.1 percent for beech.
Enormous demand – raw wood prices have risen significantly – economy
