Finland lumber exports to Japan decreased 6.26% to 388.7 thousand m3, average price dropped 6.78% to $297 per m3. Lumber exports from Sweden contracted 7.46% to 311.6 thousand and average price dipped 5.19% to$307 per m3.
In January-May, lumber imports to Japan from Russia gained 0.77% to 381.3 thousand m3 with import value was up 3.5% to $138.9 million. Average price for lumber imported from Russia surged 2.73% to $364 per m3.