Lumber and log imports to China slowed in early 2014 but picked up in the 2Q to reach close to record highs; Russian lumber and New Zealand logs increased the most, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Wood buyers in China were more active in the late spring after a slowdown during the winter months. This resulted in increased importation of logs and lumber during the 2Q, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest gains were in lumber from Russia and softwood logs from New Zealand.

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Hakan Ekstrom