China’s lumber imports continued to contract through the first three quarters of 2025, with shipments declining 12% compared with the same period in 2024. According to China Customs, imports from January to September reached 18.34 million cubic metres, valued at US$4.776 billion, an 11% decrease year-on-year. The slowdown reflects the deepening effects of tariff-related friction between China and the United States, which has disrupted manufacturers, pushed up supply-chain costs and increased pressure on lumber-dependent industries. Trade instability has created volatility across the timber chain, reducing import volumes and raising input ...
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