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August 23, 2025

China log import overview: European shipments increase following rail connectivity

According to China Customs, China’s log imports reached 16.79 million cubic metres valued at US$2.695 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a decline of 11% in volume and 18% in value compared with the same period in 2024. The average price for imported logs stood at US$160 (CIF) per cubic metre, down 8% from the previous year. Of the total log imports, softwood logs fell 7% to 12.34 million cubic metres, accounting for 73% of total imports, up 3 percentage points from the first half of 2024. The average price for ...

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