Turkey bans oak imports from all countries

Turkey has imposed an immediate ban on imports of oak products from…

China’s $2 trillion forestry plan could reshape global wood trade routes

China’s new five-year forestry plan could have consequences well beyond its domestic…

U.S. lumber prices climb to a four-year high as supply tightens

For decades, the direction of the U.S. lumber market was relatively predictable.…

Japan’s softwood lumber imports rebound in June as European shipments rise 38%

Japan’s softwood lumber imports recovered sharply in June compared with the previous…

A weak first half gives way to a June rebound in China’s timber trade

China’s timber import figures for the first half of 2026 are now…

China lumber imports overview: Q1 2026

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

Japan is buying less lumber from Europe, Canada And Russia

Japan’s softwood lumber imports fell in the first four months of 2026,…

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…

EUDR compliance gaps could trigger import disruptions

EUDR expected to transform global timber trade as digital compliance requirements expand…