China lumber imports overview: Q1 2026

China’s lumber imports fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as…

Europe’s shift away from Chinese plywood exposed new sourcing risks

The European Union’s anti-dumping action against Chinese plywood did more than raise…

China softwood lumber imports crash 32.8% as log imports edge higher

China’s timber imports remained below last year’s level in April, but the…

Lower housing activity weighs on China’s log imports

China Customs has reported log imports in the first quarter of 2026…

China’s timber market rebounds from winter slowdown, though imports remain down year-over-year

China’s timber imports rebounded sharply in March 2026 following the seasonal slowdown…

Log market steady as China demand offsets higher supply

The CFR price for A-grade logs is currently in the USD 126–129…

Boise Cascade pleads guilty in illegal Chinese plywood import scheme

Boise Cascade Company has pleaded guilty to a felony violation of the…

Canadian manufacturers call for tariffs on rising wood product imports

There is a shift taking place in Canada’s wood products sector—less dramatic…

Strong March rebound for China timber imports fails to close annual gap

China’s timber imports rose sharply in March 2026, reaching 4.678 million m³,…

No rebound before 2027: The grim reality of China’s real estate for global wood exporters

The decade-long era of the “China bid” has finally hit a structural…