China’s softwood lumber imports fall sharply as prices rise and demand dries up
According to China Customs, lumber imports in the first quarter of 2025 totalled 5.84 million cubic metres valued at US$1.504 billion, down 13% in volume and 10% in value compared to the first quarter of 2024. The average price for imported lumber was US$258 (CIF) per cubic metre, up 4% over the same period of 2024. Of total lumber imports, softwood lumber imports dropped 18% to 3.55 million cubic metres and accounted for 61% of the national total. The average price for imported softwood lumber rose 3% to US$206 (CIF) per cubic metre ...
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