Japan’s softwood lumber imports fell in the first four months of 2026, with lower volumes recorded from the country’s main supplying regions. According to Japan’s Forestry Agency data based on Ministry of Finance trade statistics, Japan imported 1.06 million m³ of softwood lumber in January–April 2026, down 9% from 1.17 million m³ in the same period of 2025. In April alone, Japan imported 251,000 m³ of softwood lumber. This was 1% higher than in March, but still 27% below April 2025. The decline was across the main suppliers ...
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