European sawmill industry requests ban in Japanese imports of Russian wood products

The European Organization of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) and the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois) are requesting a potential ban on Japanese imports of Russian wood products, including lumber and glue laminated timber. Japan remains a significant importer of Russian wood products, with 13% of its total lumber imports sourced from Russia in 2023, according to data from the Japanese Lumber Importers Association. Despite Russia's prominence in the global woodworking industry, the European organizations emphasize the importance of pressuring Japan to reconsider its reliance on Russian imports. In light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...