Japan’s softwood lumber imports fell to 2.309 million m³ in January–September 2026, down 19.3% from a year earlier. The reduction removed almost 552,000 m³ from the market, with lower purchases from Finland, Sweden, Canada and Russia accounting for most of the decline.
Japan’s softwood lumber imports fall 19.3% as European shipments weaken
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