In July, the Austrian construction industry is noticeably weakening. Sales of building products made of wood and lumber have decreased significantly. The Austrian sawmill industry is also sufficiently stocked with softwood sawlogs due to strong deliveries in the 2nd quarter. Demand is correspondingly low at the moment.  Longer company holidays and inspection shutdowns to stabilize the market that were announced over the summer months are also dampening demand. The price for the leading range of spruce logs, A/B, 2b has been reduced by up to €15 per cubic meter. The storms in Carinthia also caused damage to ...