China’s plywood market share in US rises
28 October 2014US imports of hardwood plywood declined again in July. Imports were 26 5,480m3, down 2% from June. Year-to-date imports were still 9% higher than in July 2013, reports the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO).
Hardwood plywood imports from China increased slightly (+1%) to 172,757m3. Year-to-date imports from China were 17% higher than at the same time in 2013.
Hardwood plywood imports from Indonesia, Ecuador and Malaysia declined in July. Indonesia shipped 19,437m3 (-16%), Ecuador 13,182m (-17%) and Malaysia 4,417m3 (-39%).
