German timber trade had a positive 2022; moderate expectations for 2023

For 2022, the company comparison of the German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz) shows an increase in sales of 5.6%. The majority of those who took part in the monthly company comparison stated that the sales increases were achieved through price effects and only to a lesser extent through higher sales. The increase in turnover was most evident in the product ranges of board materials with 11% and finishing products (without flooring) with 16%. Other ranges saw an increase in sales, such as flooring with 4% and construction elements with 9%. Lumber (0.5%) and wood in the garden ...