
China imported 4.734 million cubic metres of logs and sawn
timber in June 2025. In January-June, it imported
28.827 million cubic metres of logs and sawn timber, a
year-on-year decline of 12.0%, according to data from China's
General Administration of Customs.
China’s exports surge in June as US-China tariff deal boosts
trade outlook
China’s exports rose 5.8% year-on-year in June, exceeding
the 5% forecast. Imports increased by 1.1%, beating the
predicted 0.3% and marking the first import growth of 2025.
Exports reached record highs in 2024, supporting China's slowing
economy amid global pressures. The US-China trade war, driven by
former President Trump’s tariffs, has weighed on China's growth.
A framework deal agreed in London last month helped ease trade
tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Chinese exports to the US surged 32.4% in June after a decline
in the previous month. China’s economy is projected to grow over
5% in Q2 2025, driven by strong export performance.