China's demand for African timber remains strong despite the volatility facing the global timber market. According to customs data, China imported a total of up to 1.46 million cubic metres of African timber from January to June 2024, achieving a remarkable growth of 16% compared to the same period last year; total imports reached $470 million, an increase of 8.6% year-on-year; while the average unit price of imports fell slightly by 7%. Monthly data: From the monthly data, African timber imports fluctuate between different months. At the beginning of the year, some ...