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China’s softwood lumber imports fall sharply as prices rise and demand dries up

According to China Customs, lumber imports in the first quarter of 2025…

Falling demand and policy shifts drive down China’s log imports and prices

Decline in China’s log imports China’s log imports in the first quarter…

Major breakthrough in China-US tariffs, but US logs remain banned

On May 12, China and the United States announced a “Joint Statement…

NZ’s timber industry braces for tough times as China’s construction slump continues

The construction slump in China is sending shockwaves through New Zealand’s timber…

Chinese plywood: EU imposes provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 62.4%

The European Commission announced on 12 May 2025 the introduction of provisional…

90-day suspension of U.S.-China wood tariffs

The United States and China have agreed to suspend mutual 24% tariffs…

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…