China Customs data shows that in May 2025 total wood imports reached 4.966 million cubic metres, a 17% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Specifically, log imports stood at 2.961 million cubic metres, down 18.5% year-on-year, while sawnwood imports reached 2.005 million cubic metres, down 15%. It is worth noting that imports of African wood to China continued to shrink in the first five months of 2025. The total import volume was 813,700 cubic metres, a 31% year on year decrease. On 11 June, China announced that it ...