Chinese Timber Market - Analysing Dynamics, Performance & Outlook

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Chinese Timber Market - Analysing Dynamics, Performance & Outlook” with Anna Ni, Senior Advisor of Business Finland; Cece Chen, Manager of Suienfe Friendship Corporation and Shen Wei, Deputy Secretary of China Timber and Wood Products Distribution Association.

Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured a thorough understanding of the Chinese timber market and the complex implications it has on the global scene. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:

- What are the top sectors consuming wood today in China? 
- Is today's consumption level normal compared to before the pandemic? 
- Now when the price of timber is so volatile, how does it affect export business and volumes to China? 
- Now when the price and supply of timber are so volatile, how does it affect business in the domestic market? 
- China imports both logs and lumber. How do the two markets affect each other? 
- How is the Russian log export ban already affecting the market? 
- What about the new quarantine restriction on imported pine wood? What is that and why was it implemented? 
- Do you think the European or MENA markets have an effect on the Chinese market? What global market indicators do Chinese companies track? 
- To understand the Chinese market, foreigners often look at the inventory in Shanghai and the CIF price of Russian timber, are those good indicators of market performance? 
- Has the timber market been affected by logistics issues during the pandemic? 
- How do you think the timber market consumption levels and prices will develop until summer? 
- How does the Chinese timber market use technology? 
- What technology and smart tools would you like to see to automate your work in import and export? 

And much more!

**Followed by a Q&A session with the audience**