In 2023, China's timber imports reached 65.8 million cubic meters, a year-on-year decrease of 6.1%

Data shows that in December 2023, China's import volume of logs and sawn timber was 5.553 million cubic meters, a year-on-year decrease of 0.1%; The cumulative import volume of logs and sawn timber in China from January to December was 65.8 million cubic meters, a year-on-year decrease of 6.1%.

(Image source: Wood industry website - official account, intrusion and deletion)

In terms of amount, the import value of Chinese logs and sawn timber in December 2023 was 1046.2 million US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 0.1%; The cumulative import amount of logs and sawn timber in China from January to December was 13223.9 million US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 17.7%.

(Image source: Wood industry website - official account, intrusion and deletion)

The growth of import volume and amount of Chinese logs and sawn timber in December 2023

(Image source: Wood industry website - official account, intrusion and deletion)

(Source: China Academy of Commerce Industry Research)