25.11.2014
In the first six months of 2014, European Union imports of softwood plywood were 898,000 cubic meters, 17% more than the same period the previous year. Imports from Brazil increased 19% to 657,000 m3 in the first half of 2014. There was also a 26% rise in imports from China to 97,400 cubic meters, and a 5% increase from Chile to 72,300 cubic meters. Much of the gain in imports was due to improving market conditions in the UK.
However imports also increased into Belgium, Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands in the first half of 2014. Imports into Germany and France have been weaker this year
