US hardwood plywood imports from Vietnam on the rise

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Hardwood plywood imports from Vietnam triple Hardwood plywood imports grew in April but year-to-date imports were significantly lower than in April 2017 due to the plunge in imports from China.

The US imported 208,068 cu.m. of hardwood plywood in April. Indonesia accounted for close to one third of all imports, followed by Russia and China.

Year-to-date imports from Vietnam tripled as Chinese plywood manufacturers adjusted to the US anti-dumping and countervailing duties.

Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam gaining share of laminate flooring imports

US hardwood moulding imports declined for the third consecutive month in April, but imports from Brazil increased 45% from the previous month to $3.2 million.

US hardwood flooring imports decreased in April mainly due to lower imports from China. For engineered/laminate wood flooring, year-to-date imports from China were down, but imports from Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam grew compared to April 2017.

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