US softwood lumber imports fell again in 2025, dropping to levels not seen in roughly two decades as higher trade costs and weaker construction demand continued to weigh on volumes. According to US Customs data, total softwood imports reached 30.03 million cubic metres in 2025, down 9% year-on-year and marking the fourth consecutive annual decline. Compared with the 2005 peak of 57.37 million cubic metres, imports are now lower by more than 47%.    US softwood lumber imports: long-term comparison        Year  Volume ...