Imports
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China: Fall in softwood lumber imports
According to China Customs data, China’s lumber imports experienced a slight decrease in the first half of 2024. The total imports amounted to 13.96 million cubic meters, valued at US$3.588 billion, reflecting a 2% decline in both volume and value compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease is attributed to several factors, including a downturn in the construction industry, which has weakened the overall demand for imported timber, and a seasonal slowdown caused by the rainy season in southern China. Despite the decline in volume, the average CIF price for lumber imports saw a slight increase of 0.5%, reaching US$257 per cubic meter.... Continue reading
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September 10, 2024
China: Fall in softwood lumber imports
According to China Customs data, China’s lumber imports experienced a slight decrease in the first half of 2024. The total imports amounted to 13.96 million cubic meters, valued at US$3.588 billion, reflecting a 2% decline in both volume and value compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease is attributed to several factors, including a downturn in the construction industry, which has weakened the overall demand for imported timber, and a seasonal slowdown caused by the rainy season in southern China. Despite the decline in volume, the average CIF price for lumber imports saw a slight increase of 0.5%, reaching US$257 per cubic meter.... Continue reading
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September 10, 2024
China: Fall in softwood lumber imports
According to China Customs data, China’s lumber imports experienced a slight decrease in the first half of 2024. The total imports amounted to 13.96 million cubic meters, valued at US$3.588 billion, reflecting a 2% decline in both volume and value compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease is attributed to several factors, including a downturn in the construction industry, which has weakened the overall demand for imported timber, and a seasonal slowdown caused by the rainy season in southern China. Despite the decline in volume, the average CIF price for lumber imports saw a slight increase of 0.5%, reaching US$257 per cubic meter.... Continue reading
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August 6, 2024
Japan: Prices for imported softwood lumber from Europe on the rise
The price increase of imported lumber for housing construction in Japan is becoming more noticeable. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the average price for European lumber in June is about 10% higher than that of domestic lumber.... Continue reading
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September 10, 2024
China: Fall in softwood lumber imports
According to China Customs data, China’s lumber imports experienced a slight decrease in the first half of 2024. The total imports amounted to 13.96 million cubic meters, valued at US$3.588 billion, reflecting a 2% decline in both volume and value compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease is attributed to several factors, including a downturn in the construction industry, which has weakened the overall demand for imported timber, and a seasonal slowdown caused by the rainy season in southern China. Despite the decline in volume, the average CIF price for lumber imports saw a slight increase of 0.5%, reaching US$257 per cubic meter.... Continue reading
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September 10, 2024
China: Fall in softwood lumber imports
According to China Customs data, China’s lumber imports experienced a slight decrease in the first half of 2024. The total imports amounted to 13.96 million cubic meters, valued at US$3.588 billion, reflecting a 2% decline in both volume and value compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease is attributed to several factors, including a downturn in the construction industry, which has weakened the overall demand for imported timber, and a seasonal slowdown caused by the rainy season in southern China. Despite the decline in volume, the average CIF price for lumber imports saw a slight increase of 0.5%, reaching US$257 per cubic meter.... Continue reading
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September 10, 2024
China: Fall in softwood lumber imports
According to China Customs data, China’s lumber imports experienced a slight decrease in the first half of 2024. The total imports amounted to 13.96 million cubic meters, valued at US$3.588 billion, reflecting a 2% decline in both volume and value compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease is attributed to several factors, including a downturn in the construction industry, which has weakened the overall demand for imported timber, and a seasonal slowdown caused by the rainy season in southern China. Despite the decline in volume, the average CIF price for lumber imports saw a slight increase of 0.5%, reaching US$257 per cubic meter.... Continue reading
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EU tropical wood imports below historically low pre- COVID level
In 2023, the EU27 imported 1.59 million tonnes of tropical wood and wood furniture products with a total value of US$3.18 billion, respectively 18% and 27% less than the previous year.... Continue reading
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September 10, 2024
China: Fall in softwood lumber imports
According to China Customs data, China’s lumber imports experienced a slight decrease in the first half of 2024. The total imports amounted to 13.96 million cubic meters, valued at US$3.588 billion, reflecting a 2% decline in both volume and value compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease is attributed to several factors, including a downturn in the construction industry, which has weakened the overall demand for imported timber, and a seasonal slowdown caused by the rainy season in southern China. Despite the decline in volume, the average CIF price for lumber imports saw a slight increase of 0.5%, reaching US$257 per cubic meter.... Continue reading
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September 10, 2024
China: Fall in softwood lumber imports
According to China Customs data, China’s lumber imports experienced a slight decrease in the first half of 2024. The total imports amounted to 13.96 million cubic meters, valued at US$3.588 billion, reflecting a 2% decline in both volume and value compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease is attributed to several factors, including a downturn in the construction industry, which has weakened the overall demand for imported timber, and a seasonal slowdown caused by the rainy season in southern China. Despite the decline in volume, the average CIF price for lumber imports saw a slight increase of 0.5%, reaching US$257 per cubic meter.... Continue reading