Indonesia puts ban on logging of Ramin. Ghana's first quarter export results. Brazil to produce Eucalyptus plywood and OSB for domestic and international markets. Japan's log market expected to remain unchanged.
Japanese companies announce investments in wood processing in China.
Logging quotas for China's forests approved, felling volumes reduced. Imports through Zhang Jia Gang and Suifenhe increase. US Style Housing Arrives in Dalian, northeast China. UK trade wakes up to Rubberwood for furniture parts. EU Panel Federation forecasts record production of MDF and Particleboard.