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Austrian Wood Industry In addition to occasional shortages of freight capacity,

Faces Challenges roadblocks, quotas, and supply restrictions are also causing
delays in transport. However, the resulting stockpiles in the
forests should be cleared in the coming weeks.
Demand for softwood logs is declining Prices are mostly stable, though in some cases
According to LK Austria, the Austrian economy remains weak, they are coming under slight pressure. For pine,

as both the industrial and construction sectors are suffering due to rising temperatures, timely removal is
from sluggish foreign demand, declining investment, and rising essential to avoid quality losses. Larch continues
energy prices. The war in Iran is further dampening sentiment. to be in brisk demand with stable prices.
A price-driven focus on softwood harvesting reduced
Stocks of coniferous sawlogs are ample the supply of hardwoods in the waning season. Buyers are
The Austrian sawmill industry has ample stocks of coniferous correspondingly receptive. Demand for oak and ash remains
sawlogs. While demand in northern Austria can still be described brisk. Other hardwoods are in targeted demand for high-
as normal, it has already weakened in the south and west. quality grades.

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