Japan: plywood imports increased by 26% in August
Nov 08, 2010. Plywood consumption in Japan during August was 506,376 cubic metres, up 22% from August 2009, but 5% less than recorded in July 2010. August plywood imports amounted to 286,800 cubic metres, an increase of 26% from August last year, but lower than July 2010 imports which topped 303,000 cubic metres.
Nov 08, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. Plywood consumption in Japan during August was 506,376 cubic metres, up 22% from August 2009, but 5% less than recorded in July 2010, ITTO reported.
August plywood imports amounted to 286,800 cubic metres, an increase of 26% from August last year, but lower than July 2010 imports which topped 303,000 cubic metres.
The strong Yen has encouraged importers to increase imports. However, importers are becoming cautious as the market in Japan remains subdued and thus, arrivals are expected to decline for the last quarter of the year.