In recent years, the global timber market has experienced significant structural changes driven by both rising demand and supply fluctuations. With the continued development of the construction and home furnishing industries, demand for high-quality timber resources has steadily increased. Key species such as pine, Douglas fir, and Radiata pine remain highly active in international markets.

On the supply side, major exporting countries such as New Zealand, Chile, and Canada continue to play a dominant role in global timber trade. However, stricter environmental regulations, tighter harvesting restrictions, and rising logistics costs have slowed export pace, contributing to sustained increases in timber prices over recent years.

On the demand side, China—one of the world’s largest timber importers—maintains steady growth in demand for construction formwork, structural timber, and decorative materials. Meanwhile, the development of prefabricated construction has further expanded standardized and large-scale demand for structural wood products.

Looking ahead, the timber industry will place greater emphasis on supply chain integration and resource optimization. Companies need to establish stable overseas procurement channels while enhancing local warehousing and processing capabilities to better manage market volatility.