china

Considerable weakening of demand for log wood

Article by Remo Bühler (adapted for holzkurier.com; translated by Eva Guzely) | 03.05.2022 - 10:17

Chinese demand for log wood has weakened substantially since the real estate and construction crisis hit the country. In the first quarter of 2022, China’s log wood imports decreased by 44% year on year.

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The main reason for this decrease is the Chinese government’s crackdown on speculation which resulted in a tighter lending environment. At the same time, log supply from New Zealand, Europe and North America has reduced dramatically. In addition, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine continue to cause disruptions to supply chains.

This is according to a report by Scott Downs, Director of Sales and Marketing at forestry service provider PF Olsen Group in New Zealand.

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