China Wood Species Inbound Trade Mission to Maryland, Georgia & Louisiana

China’s planted forest area is the largest in the world. However, a ban on commercial logging of natural forests limits the supply of high-quality timber and pushes China to import large volumes of wood, since planted timber is not easily substituted for natural timber. China’s overall wood product imports are expected to increase slightly in 2021 compared to the previous year due to robust demand and low domestic inventory, with a larger volume of softwood imports making up for reduced hardwood imports. China’s overall softwood imports are projected to mark a year-on-year increase in 2021 based on ample supply and favorable prices. Softwood log imports are forecast at 54 million m3 in 2021, up about 15 percent compared to 2020. SUSTA will be bringing key buyers from China to Maryland, Georgia and Louisiana to meet with our Southern US Suppliers.

Participation Fee:

• $8.33 (One-on-one meetings/facility visits in Maryland on August 15^th – August 16^th)
• $8.33 (One-on-one meetings/facility visit in Georgia on August 17^th – August 18^th)
• $8.33 (One-on-one meetings/facility visit in Louisiana on August 19^th – August 20^th)

Fee Includes:

• One-on-One Meetings with Buyers from the Chinese Market

Registration Deadline: June 15, 2022 (No refunds for cancellation after this date)