China’s timber sector showed further signs of contraction in July 2025, with imports continuing to fall and market sentiment weakening, even as log demand improved modestly. Customs data indicate that timber imports reached USD 5.81 billion in the first half of 2025, down 14% year-on-year. Within this total, log imports dropped 18% to USD 2.70 billion, while sawnwood imports fell 13% to USD 3.12 billion. The decline is closely linked to a slowdown in China’s property market, which has reduced demand for both structural wood and furniture materials. Log demand and ...