US imports of hardwood plywood rose by 18% in October to reach one of its highest levels of the year. The more than 246,000 cubic metres of plywood imported was 16% higher than that of October 2018 and now year to date totals are just 7% below those of the same period last year, as ITTO reported.
Imports from Russia saw its strongest month since 2012 after increasing by 39% in October. Imports from China and Indonesia both fell in October and are down 52% and 29% respectively year to date.
Imports from Vietnam continue to grow; they were up 18% in October and are up 83% year to date.
