May 07, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. Export prices of Southeast hardwood plywood for the Japanese market, which had been depressed over the last weeks, have rebounded, ITTO reported. Prices for thin and medium-thick panels recovered $10-30 while those for 12 mm panels were $10-20 higher. Japanese demand is expected to surge further in May, after Japan’s Golden Week holiday period that goes from 30 April to 6 May. Japanese importers anticipate more price hikes in May as a result of greater market activity.