China wood imports down in H1 2020
Posted on August 31, 2020
As per Trade Data Monitor Chinese softwood lumber imports decreased to 12.7 million cubic meters through June, down 10% compared to the same six months in 2019 Softwood lumber shipments in the second quarter climbed to 7.4 m3, up 40% from the 5.3 m3 imported during the first three months of 2020. U.S. exports to China decreases by 5%, and were limited to lower grades of Southern Pine