China’s softwood lumber imports continued to contract in the opening months of 2026, with Chinese customs data and domestic industry sources pointing to further weakening demand linked to the country’s subdued construction sector. Total lumber imports reached approximately 3.1 million m³ in January–February 2026, down 12.7% year-on-year, according to data compiled from China Customs and reported by local market platforms. Softwood lumber, which accounts for the majority of China’s lumber imports, recorded an even sharper decline. In February alone, softwood imports were estimated at around 0.8 million m³, representing ...
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