China's timber imports reached around 4.86 million cubic meters in April, up 4% month-on-month. Of this volume, log imports stood at approximately 2.98 million cubic meters, a 7.9% increase from the previous month, while sawnwood imports edged down 1.7% to about 1.88 million cubic meters.

The Gabon's 2026 output forecast for sawnwood was slashed by 36.2%, from 1.551 million cubic meters to just 0.989 million cubic meters.

Sawnwood was Brazil's top wood export category from January to April 2026, accounting for 32.5% of the total, followed by plywood, veneer, and laminated boards at 23.4%, and wood fiberboards and logs made up 9.8% and 9.1%, respectively.

The GLSTF 2026, scheduled on 22–23 September 2026 in Macao, will further strengthen this annual collaborative platform on legal and sustainable timber supply chains.