n 2008, the continuous improvement of national living standard and huge consumption demand in international market will further drive wood consumption market. Traditional wood export countries and regions such as Russia and Southeast Asia formulated policy restricting log export, which resulted in relative tight of wood resources. Therefore, the price of logs will generally increase in 2008.

But, the growth rate will not be too high, because the entire industry is not as prosperous as the last few years and profits are much lower affected by macro-control, appreciation of RMB and increase of production costs.

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News Flash 1

Monthly Production of Wood Products in China 2

? I: Panel Board 2

? II: Solid Wood Flooring 3

? III: Engineered Wood Flooring 3

? IV: Wood Furniture 4

? V: Paper Pulp 4

Wood Market in China 5

? Price of Russia Wood at Suifenhe Port 5

? General Price of Wood Went up and Some Species Saw Decline in 2008 6

? SFA Said Snow Disaster in the South Would not Affect National Wood Supply 6

Boards and Furniture in China 8

? EU Terminated Anti-dumping Review to Chinese Plywood 8

? Price of MDF Fell 8

? Continuous Appreciation of RMB and Sharp Decline of Furniture Export 9

Paper and Paper Pulp in China 12

? Price of Paper Pulp Expected to Drop in 2008 12

Imp. & Exp. 14