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Loss of China market hits part of U.S. wood industry with shutdown risk

As a key pillar of the state’s economy, Missouri’s forest products industry…

China takes the lead over Germany in exports of woodworking machinery

In 2024, Italy exported €1.55bn worth of goods, down 8% from €1.69bn…

China’s log and lumber imports rise month-on-month in March, but remain below 2024 levels

According to China Customs data, the country imported 5.45 million cubic meters…

China slaps a 34% tax on all US imports, including wood products

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, China has imposed a sweeping…

Optimism returns to China’s timber market as production indices show signs of recovery

To boost domestic demand and promote high-standard production, China has adjusted import…

Pricing for logs in China is still weak with poor market sentiment

China softwood log inventory has reduced to just over 3.7 m m3 and log…

German lumber prices surge as U.S. demand rises, China imports slump

Germany’s lumber market is experiencing sharp price increases in the first quarter…

China’s real estate market shows early signs of stabilization

UBS analysts on Wednesday became the latest to raise expectations that China’s…

China’s plywood exports surge 24% in 2024

China’s plywood exports surged in 2024, with shipments reaching 13.27 million cubic…

New Zealand log prices soild in early 2025

Last month was relatively quiet in terms of market movements, which is…