Japan: Improved plywood supply in 2010
Mar 09, 2011. The supply of plywood in Japan in 2010 was 5.8 million cubic metres, up 12.9% from the level recorded in 2009.The improved plywood supply in 2010 was a rebound from four consecutive years of decline. In particular, domestic supply and imports from China and New Zealand have recovered significantly.
Mar 09, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. The supply of plywood in Japan in 2010 was 5.8 million cubic metres, up 12.9% from the level recorded in 2009, ITTO reported.
The improved plywood supply in 2010 was a rebound from four consecutive years of decline. In particular, domestic supply and imports from China and New Zealand have recovered significantly.
Of the total supply, plywood imports accounted for 54% in 2010, down 1.3 percentage points from 2009. Both domestic and imported thick flooring, wall and roof panels (24 and 28 mm) were among the products with upswing in sales in the Japanese market.