China: Rise in CIF prices for sawnwood imports

According to data from China’s Customs, 2022 lumber imports totalled 26.66 million…

China: Sharp decline in log imports in 2022

According to China Customs log imports in 2022 totalled 43.70 million cubic…

Soaring Chinese softwood log imports from Latvia

China’s softwood log imports from Latvia in 2022 soared 288% to 610,000…

2023 is set to be another tricky year for the UK timber trade

More ‘regular’ UK timber import patterns seen in Q4 2022. The gap…

China: Imported timber prices fall as construction activity is slow

A week after the start of construction season, the price of imported…

China’s softwood lumber imports down 13% in 2022; prices rise

In 2022, China’s imports of softwood lumber decreased 13% year-on-year to 16,7…

UK timber import patterns witness considerable shift in 2022

Last year witnessed a considerable shift in timber trading patterns, with the…

China: Hopes that Covid restriction easing would bring back wood demand

Several major Chinese banks have adopted a government led 16-point rescue plan to…

India: Weak log and sawn timber import market

Activity in Gandhidham is slow to recover after the Diwali holidays due…

China: Stable softwood log imports; pricing could improve next year

China softwood log inventory is stable at about 3.5m m3 and port…