{"id":89269,"date":"2025-09-09T08:14:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T08:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tin.happy-projects.ro\/chinas-timber-market-outlook-softer-imports-cautious-signs-of-seasonal-recovery\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:31:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:31:21","slug":"chinas-timber-market-outlook-softer-imports-cautious-signs-of-seasonal-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberindustrynews.com\/ro\/chinas-timber-market-outlook-softer-imports-cautious-signs-of-seasonal-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"China\u2019s timber market outlook: softer imports, cautious signs of seasonal recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span>China\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s property market, which has reduced demand for both structural wood and furniture materials.<\/p>\n

Log demand and supply<\/strong><\/p>\n

CFR prices for A-grade logs in August vessel arrivals remained stable in the USD 113\u2013117 per JAS m\u00b3 range. Daily log demand rose slightly in July to about 55,000 m\u00b3. Softwood inventories fell to around 2.6 million m\u00b3, a decrease of about 4% from the previous month, as shipments from New Zealand continued to run below normal levels.<\/p>\n

Economic backdrop<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Caixin General Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.5 in July from 50.4 in June, slipping into contraction territory. Output declined for the second consecutive month, with weaker export orders cited as a key factor. While purchasing activity picked up slightly after two months of decline, and input costs rose for the first time in five months, selling prices continued to fall due to strong competition.<\/p>\n

The yuan strengthened by about 1.15% against the US dollar during the month, increasing the buying power of Chinese importers.<\/p>\n

Domestic timber demand showed a mixed picture. Prices for walnut and golden teak rose in July, while prices for other species were stable. Extreme summer weather \u2013 high temperatures combined with heavy rainfall \u2013 slowed construction activity and led to a decline in output among furniture manufacturers compared with earlier in the year.<\/p>\n

Industry sentiment weakens<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Global Timber Index (GTI-China) fell to 48.7% in July, down 8.8 points from June and below the 50% threshold for the first time in four months. Of twelve sub-indices, only production and purchase prices were above 50%. Market expectation stood at the neutral level, while all other indicators \u2013 including new orders, export orders, existing orders, imports, inventories, and employment \u2013 were in contraction territory.<\/p>\n

Despite the subdued conditions, log demand is expected to rise further as temperatures drop and construction activity resumes with the onset of autumn. September and October are traditionally peak months for building and furniture production, offering potential for a seasonal rebound.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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