The European Union's softwood log and lumber exports to China have seen a significant decline during the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This shift reflects not only the evolving demand patterns in the Chinese construction sector but also the broader European economic landscape affecting material supplies and prices. In the first half of 2024, softwood log exports from the EU to China fell by 28%, reaching a total value of EUR 153 million, compared to EUR 213 million in 2023. This drop is largely attributed to reduced demand in some of ...
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