According to China Customs, 2018 sawnwood imports totalled 36.74 million cubic metres valued at US$10.13 billion, a year on year decline of 2% in volume and a slight increase (1%) in value.
The average price for imported sawnwood was US$216 per cubic metre, up 2% on 2017. Both sawn softwood and sawn hardwood imports declined in 2018.
Of total sawnwood imports, sawn softwood imports fell 1% to 24.88 million cubic metres,
China: Imports of sawnwood drop, but prices rise
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