CIF prices for China’s lumber imports from most suppliers rose in the first half of 2022, except for Thailand. Prices for lumber imports from Thailand alone fell 8% to US$250 per cubic meter in the first half of the year. … Continue reading → The post China: Rise in...
China softwood log inventory has remained stable at about 4.6 – 4.7m. Fresh pine logs are sold quickly after arrival in China, but some older stock is not moving. The current demand is in balance with supply and log buyers … Continue reading → The post China:...
The implementation of pandemic prevention and control measures in China in the first half of the year had a great impact on logistics, transportation and timber market recovery. From January to July this year, China’s softwood lumber imports fell by … Continue...
Ingka Group, the parent group of Swedish home furnishing giant Ikea, will invest 5.3 billion yuan (EUR 770 million) in China in the fiscal year 2023, the company said in a press conference. The investment will be used for further … Continue reading → The post Ikea...
