The oak log exports of the German forestry stay below the previous year levels. In December 6,859 cbm were exported, decreasing 21 percent. The export value declined 25 percent.
The beech log exports of the German forestry move still in the red. In December 47,220 cbm were exported, decreasing 69 percent. The export value declined 46 percent. Looking at the period from January to December the amount of beech logs exported from Germany declined 33 percent to 424,711 cbm, corresponding to a value of 39.45 million euro, down 38 percent.<
Two thirds less in the offered amounts. That was the most significant change at the precious oaks tender sale "Eiche zwischen Ems & Elbe" compared with the previous years. The state-owned forestry operation of Lower Saxony bases that decline on the restrictions imposed by nature conservation.
A week after the hurricane Xynthia the state-owned forestry department of Thuringia adjusted its first damage estimation. Meanwhile the forestry experts emanate from 150,000 cubic meters of storm-fallen timber in the Free State.
Here IHB/Fordaq-subscribers can see a detailed analysis of the timber auction at the French congregation Velaine-en-Haye (2/21/2010) sorted by wood species and buyers.
Sawmills outside of the areas affected by the hurricane Xynthia must not hope to get any supplies of storm-fallen timber. Also markdowns are not realistic. On the contrary, contracts closed after the storm are showing slight price increases.
Softwood lumber prices were up in both North America and Europe in the 4Q, but it was
more the result of lower inventory levels and reduced production rather than an increase
in demand, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The hot market for lumber last year
was China, which increased imports by 75% thereby passing Japan…
This report contains prices of logs, wooden beams, veneer, plywood, solid wood flooring and other items from timber markets in several Chinese regions: Jiashan Kaihua, Shanghai Furen...
The representatives of the forestry and of the wood industry have argued for steady log prices in the Southwest of Germany. During the periodical meeting of the forestry department of Baden-Württemberg on March 3rd at Böblingen analysts of both sides said that for more reliable planning the up and down of prices should stop.
