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Japan’s 49% timber self-sufficiency target puts European suppliers on notice

Japan wants to lift domestic timber use by 7 million m³ by…

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…

Japan’s softwood lumber imports from Europe plunge 30% in May

Japan’s imports of softwood lumber from Europe, Canada and Russia fell sharply…

Japan’s softwood lumber imports from Europe plunge 30% in May

Japan’s imports of softwood lumber from Europe, Canada and Russia fell sharply…

Japan is buying less lumber from Europe, Canada And Russia

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

Japan becomes Canada’s anchor timber market as exporters rebalance away from the US

Japan has emerged as the leading overseas destination for Canadian timber, reflecting…

Sharp recovery in EU softwood lumber exports to Japan

European softwood lumber exports to Japan continued to expand in 2025, with…

Japan becomes Canada’s anchor timber market as exporters rebalance away from the US

Japan has emerged as the leading overseas destination for Canadian timber, reflecting…

French Joubert Plywood joins Japanese group Nankai Plywood

Joubert Plywood has become part of the Japanese Nankai Plywood Group, marking…

European sawmills make big move in Japan

European sawmills have significantly expanded their footprint in the Japanese market, with…