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The stockpiling of softwood industrial roundwood has increased demand and declining inventories are leading to
declined markedly higher demand for high-quality wood, which is also affecting
Stockpiling of softwood industrial roundwood by the paper, prices. In the rest of the country, a seasonal decline in demand
pulp, and panel industries has declined significantly. is being observed. Prices are stable.
The combination of lower supply and a partial shift of freight Due to rising temperatures, priority should be given to
capacity toward the transport of sawlogs has caused demand forest hygiene before the bark beetles begin their swarming
to rise gradually. Where transport options are available, the flight. This includes not only clearing snow-related damage
wood supplied is promptly hauled away and taken delivery of. caused by wet snow but also processing and removing all
Prices for pulpwood and fibrewood have risen slightly, coniferous wood suitable for breeding from the forest.

at least regionally; however, prices for the “coniferous panel All prices listed apply to transactions during the period from
wood” category have declined in some areas. Demand for February to early March 2026 and are net prices, to which
hardwood roundwood remains subdued. sales tax must be added. The following tax rates apply to the
sale of wood to businesses: 13 percent for all product lines
Energy wood market varies significantly under the flat-rate VAT scheme; under standard taxation, 13
The energy wood market varies significantly by region. In percent applies to energy wood/firewood and 20 percent to
Upper Austria, the market remains tight. In Lower Austria, roundwood. Subject to deviations and changes.