France’s timber market under economic pressures and market shifts

The current weakness in the lumber markets in France is evident due to significant declines in the demand for processed wood in all its forms. This situation is linked to the country's ailing economic conditions, primarily caused by recent inflation in energy costs, production costs, and the rapid imposition of environmental constraints. These factors have swiftly and harshly led to a decrease in consumption, particularly in the individual and collective construction sectors within France. The reduction in product demand inevitably results in a decline in the demand for raw wood, consequently leading to decreases in prices for standing ...