China’s lumber imports fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as weak construction activity, lower Russian supply and seasonal factors weighed on demand. According to China Customs, China imported 5.02 million m³ of lumber in the first quarter of 2026, with a total value of US$1.42 billion. This was a decline of 14% in volume and 6% in value compared with the same period of 2025. The average CIF import price rose by 10% year-on-year to US$283/m³, indicating that the contraction was mainly volume-driven. Softwood lumber accounted ...