Japanese imports of tropical lumber declined 3% year-on-year
007. Japan’s imports of tropical lumber amounted to 42 104 cubic meters in December, down 3% from December last year.
Mar 05, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. Japan’s imports of tropical lumber amounted to 42 104 cubic meters in December, up 3% from November but down 3% from December last year, ITTO reported. Total lumber imports fell 5% to 517 822 cubic meters in 2006. Imports came mainly from Malaysia, China and Indonesia (formerly Japan’s second largest supplier).