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How the Iran crisis could affect China and Russia’s wood products trade

The fighting around Iran and the disruption in and around the Strait…

US targets Chinese hardwood plywood with steep preliminary duties starting this March

The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed a preliminary antidumping duty of…

China–Australia log trade struggles to regain former scale

China’s imports of Australian logs have staged only a partial recovery since…

China’s timber market steadies as supply tightness supports prices

China’s softwood log market entered 2026 on firmer footing than many expected,…

China’s timber market steadies as supply tightness supports prices

China’s softwood log market entered 2026 on firmer footing than many expected,…

China’s lumber imports shrink as property downturn deepens

According to data from China’s Customs, 2025 lumber imports totalled 24.18 million…

Building new market pathways for Canadian wood in China’s glulam sector

Building new market pathways for Canadian wood in China’s glulam sectorAndrew Snook…

Canada signs MOU with China to expand cooperation and market opportunities for wood products sector

Canada signs MOU with China to expand cooperation and market opportunities for…

IKEA to adjust China strategy with store closures and compact formats

IKEA is restructuring its retail footprint in China, planning to close seven…

Global log exporters feel the shock as China’s import demand slumps

According to China Customs, log imports in 2025 totalled 31.39 million cubic…