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China’s timber import market slowly recovering in the first quarter
According to the latest data released by China's General Administration of Customs, the country's total timber imports exceeded US$3 billion in the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of 3.05% year-on-year, and a 4.2% increase in imports sequentially from the fourth quarter of 2023; the total volume of imports reached 15.56 million cubic meters, a decrease of 1.47% year-on-year, which was lower than the market's expectations.... Continue reading →
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April 29, 2024
China log market stabilizes in April
The China log market witnessed a period of stabilization over the past month, following a significant downturn. While there have been some positive developments, they have not been extraordinary.... Continue reading →
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April 25, 2024
Canfor expresses ongoing interest in Chinese market despite current challenges
Canfor has expressed ongoing interest in the Chinese market despite global economic uncertainties.... Continue reading →
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February 27, 2024
China: Log import volumes and prices overview in 2023
China Customs data shows log imports in 2023 totalled 38.03 million cubic metres valued at US$6.383 billion, a decline of 13% in volume and 25% in value year on year. The average price for imported logs was US$168 (CIF) per cubic metre, down 14% on 2022 levels.... Continue reading →
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September 6, 2023
China: Fall in CIF prices for softwood lumber imports continues -
August 29, 2023
China: Another decline in softwood log imports and prices -
June 12, 2023
China: Fall in CIF prices for softwood lumber imports
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May 1, 2024
China’s timber import market slowly recovering in the first quarter
According to the latest data released by China's General Administration of Customs, the country's total timber imports exceeded US$3 billion in the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of 3.05% year-on-year, and a 4.2% increase in imports sequentially from the fourth quarter of 2023; the total volume of imports reached 15.56 million cubic meters, a decrease of 1.47% year-on-year, which was lower than the market's expectations.... Continue reading →
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April 15, 2024
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April 9, 2024
China: Number of plywood production companies fell in 2023 -
April 8, 2024
China: Oversupply of logs pushes down CFR prices
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March 12, 2024
European countries boosted softwood lumber exports to China in 2023
China Customs has reported 2023 lumber imports totalled 27.78 million cubic meters valued at US$6.84 billion, a year on year increase of 5% in volume but a decrease of 9% in value on 2022. The average price for imported lumber in 2023 was US$246 per cubic meter, a year on year decline of 13%.... Continue reading →
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December 4, 2023
China’s log & lumber import markets may be worse than you think -
November 22, 2023
Action required now by wood suppliers to meet EUDR requirements -
September 25, 2023
China’s softwood lumber imports rebound in Q2 2023, ending years of decline
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February 27, 2024
China: Log import volumes and prices overview in 2023
China Customs data shows log imports in 2023 totalled 38.03 million cubic metres valued at US$6.383 billion, a decline of 13% in volume and 25% in value year on year. The average price for imported logs was US$168 (CIF) per cubic metre, down 14% on 2022 levels.... Continue reading →
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June 12, 2023
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May 16, 2023
Continuous decline in China’s CIF prices for log imports -
February 28, 2023
Africa: Few new timber orders from China
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March 28, 2024
China’s log import market facing unprecedented weakness
The log import market in China has undergone a significant downturn, deviating from post-Chinese New Year expectations. Daily log consumption remains alarmingly low, well below projected levels.... Continue reading →
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May 1, 2024
China’s timber import market slowly recovering in the first quarter
According to the latest data released by China's General Administration of Customs, the country's total timber imports exceeded US$3 billion in the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of 3.05% year-on-year, and a 4.2% increase in imports sequentially from the fourth quarter of 2023; the total volume of imports reached 15.56 million cubic meters, a decrease of 1.47% year-on-year, which was lower than the market's expectations.... Continue reading →
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April 15, 2024
Development trends of China’s wood-based panel trade -
April 9, 2024
China: Number of plywood production companies fell in 2023 -
April 8, 2024
China: Oversupply of logs pushes down CFR prices