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…

Sharp fall in European imports of hardwood plywood

EU+UK imports of temperate hardwood plywood from outside the region fell dramatically…

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,…

Norwegian softwood exports stay firm in early 2026 as Germany demand accelerates

Norwegian softwood exports to the European Union remained firm at the start…

UK construction bodies join campaign promoting use of domestic timber

Several leading UK construction organisations have joined the Trust UK C16 Timber…

US softwood imports fall to 20-year lows as tariffs tighten grip

US softwood lumber imports fell again in 2025, dropping to levels not…