Polish sawmill industry struggles with high wood prices and profitability challenges

The cost of wood in Poland is the highest among neighboring countries, reports Piotr Garstka, Director of the Polish Chamber of Wood Industry (PIGPD). Despite this, operating costs for Polish sawmills surpass revenue from product sales. Adding to the pressure, Poland’s imports of softwood lumber from Germany have surged over 20% compared to last year. What factors contribute to this situation? Record German exports – primarily to Poland Between January and August 2024, Germany exported 6.2 million m³ of softwood lumber, marking a 6% decrease (387,000 m³) from the same period in the previous year—a ...