China’s shipments of hardwood flooring were worth $596,265 in August, down 18% from July. However, year-to-date imports from China were 33% higher than in August 2013.
Total assembled flooring imports declined by 10% in August to $11.2 million, but year-to-date imports were higher than last year. China remains the leading source of imports, but imports from that country fell in August and year-to-date imports were 12% lower than in August 2013.
Assembled flooring imports from Indonesia declined in August, but were almost 50% higher year-to-date. Canadian shipments were up in August, while imports from Brazil declined.
