The German wood industry is suffering from the construction crisis and the ongoing slump in consumption: sales fell again significantly in 2024. The German Wood Industry Association (HDH) is calling on the future federal government to stimulate housing construction with targeted and short-term measures - otherwise there is a risk of a long-lasting crisis. Companies in the German wood industry recorded a significant year-on-year decline in sales of 7.9% to €37 billion in 2024. The wood-based materials industry (-9%) and the construction-related sector of the wood industry (-8.6%) were particularly affected. But ...
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