China as exporter

China as a Wood Products Exporter : 

China as a Wood Products Exporter Presentation to NAWLA 11th Annual Meeting Rancho Mirage, California May 5-6, 2003 By Robert Flynn Wood Resources International

China is not just a wood products importer!: 

China is not just a wood products importer! In 2001, China was the 10th largest wood products exporter in the world, based on value (FAO statistics --- not including pulp and paper or furniture). China’s wood products exports in 2001 were greater than either Malaysia’s or Brazil’s, and were double the export value of Chile’s wood products exports. China’s wood products exports continue to increase, jumping 22.7% in value between 2001 and 2002.

More than half of China’s wood product exports in 2002 (US$2.8 billion) went to Japan and the USA: 

More than half of China’s wood product exports in 2002 (US$2.8 billion) went to Japan and the USA Source: World Trade Atlas, 2003

In 2002, US imports of Chinese solidwood products exceeded US$1.0 billion, more than double the 1998 value: 

In 2002, US imports of Chinese solidwood products exceeded US$1.0 billion, more than double the 1998 value

China is the second largest supplier of wood products to the US after Canada: 

China is the second largest supplier of wood products to the US after Canada Note: Does not include furniture, pulp or paper

By far the largest categories of US imports of Chinese wood products are “secondary products”: 

By far the largest categories of US imports of Chinese wood products are “secondary products” Note: “Other Wood Products” includes a wide range of items from toothpicks to in-laid jewelry boxes

US Imports of “Other Wood Products” from China are mostly jewelry boxes, carved statues, and other such products: 

US Imports of “Other Wood Products” from China are mostly jewelry boxes, carved statues, and other such products

China is among the largest suppliers to the US in a number of different wood products: 

China is among the largest suppliers to the US in a number of different wood products Product Ranking (by value)* Hardwood Flooring 4th Hardwood Moulding 2nd Hardwood Plywood 6th Softwood Flooring 2nd Softwood Moulding 8th Softwood Plywood 4th *Indicates position as supplier to US market

US imports of flooring from China more than doubled in value in 2002 over 2001 shipments: 

US imports of flooring from China more than doubled in value in 2002 over 2001 shipments

US imports of moulding from China have also been growing rapidly --- at an average annual rate >100%: 

US imports of moulding from China have also been growing rapidly --- at an average annual rate >100%

Over the past 5 years, China has been by far the fastest growing supplier of hardwood plywood to the US: 

Over the past 5 years, China has been by far the fastest growing supplier of hardwood plywood to the US Note: At least 25% of hardwood plywood imports from China has birch face, poplar core

China became a net plywood exporter in 2001, and exports expanded quickly in 2002: 

China became a net plywood exporter in 2001, and exports expanded quickly in 2002

China’s plywood exports have been largely to Asian markets, but also to the Middle East, USA, and Europe: 

China’s plywood exports have been largely to Asian markets, but also to the Middle East, USA, and Europe Note: By value, the USA was the largest market (18.6%)

China’s plywood exports to Japan increased 360% between 2000 & 2002, primarily tropical hardwood face: 

China’s plywood exports to Japan increased 360% between 2000 & 2002, primarily tropical hardwood face

Japan is the largest market for Chinese wood product exports, and has been growing steadily: 

Japan is the largest market for Chinese wood product exports, and has been growing steadily

China’s laminated lumber exports to Japan (J.A.S. certified) are produced with Russian wood: 

China’s laminated lumber exports to Japan (J.A.S. certified) are produced with Russian wood

Japanese Imports of Selected Wood Building Materials from China Illustrate Rapid Growth: 

Japanese Imports of Selected Wood Building Materials from China Illustrate Rapid Growth Source: Japan Lumber Journal, citing Ministry of Finance import statistics

Europe has also become an important market for Chinese wood product exporters : 

Europe has also become an important market for Chinese wood product exporters

China exports wood products to many different countries in Europe, with the UK the largest market: 

China exports wood products to many different countries in Europe, with the UK the largest market Note: 43% of China’s exports to the UK in 2002 were plywood

Europe is the dominant market for exports of parquet panels, followed by the USA and Japan : 

Europe is the dominant market for exports of parquet panels, followed by the USA and Japan

China’s furniture exports were $5.3 billion in 2002, with almost half going to the US market: 

China’s furniture exports were $5.3 billion in 2002, with almost half going to the US market 51% of China’s furniture exports in 2002 were from Guangdong Prov.

Summary: 

Summary China is one of the top ten wood product exporting countries in the world. Exports have been increasing rapidly, up more than US$700 million between 2000 and 2002. Japan is the top market for Chinese wood product exports, followed closely by the USA. China is the second largest supplier of wood products to the US, by value. Total imports of Chinese wood products in the US in 2002 were more than US$1.0 billion.

Summary (cont.): 

Summary (cont.) While the largest portion of Chinese wood product exports are “Other Wood Products”, China is also an important supplier of commodity products like plywood, flooring, and moulding. China has quickly become a net exporter of plywood, with major markets being Korea, Japan, the US, and the Middle East. China is also the world’s largest furniture exporter, with half of their exports going to the US.

Summary (cont.): 

Summary (cont.) Japan is the largest market for Chinese wood product exports, and is largely plywood, flooring, doors, and laminated lumber. China is also targeting the European market, with the UK market being the largest in 2002.

2003 China Wood Export Conference: 

2003 China Wood Export Conference New conference to focus on China’s imports of raw materials (logs and lumber) and exports of finished products. To be held July 16-18, 2003 in Shanghai Organized by ChinaWood International For information contact Ms. Jane Gow at exporter@chinawood.org, or visit conference web page at http://www.chinawood.org/english/chukou/3.asp

Questions???: 

Questions??? Robert Flynn Wood Resources International Email – bobgflynn@aol.com Phone – 253-565-4846 Web site – www.WRI-Ltd.com