Germany: Spruce log price index shows an upward trend

The German producer price indices for spruce developed clearly upwards in October 2022. On average, the index for log wood increased by 3,8% to 106,6 points. B qualities reached the level of 108,5 points ( 5,3% ), to which 3 m lengths contributed with 4,7% to 109,5 points. For 4/5 m lengths Destatis calculated 108,8 points ( 5,2% ). C qualities in October reached 97,1 points ( 2,1% ) with 103,3 points ( 2,0% ) for 3 m lengths and 98,1 points ( 2,1% ) for 4/5 m lengths. B/C qualities reached ...