U.S. Hardwood Imports Plunged in January

Moscow, Russia, April 6, 2010–January imports of tropical lumber do not yet show any pickup in demand in the U.S. Compared with year-to date 2009, according to Lesprom Network.

Lesprom said that U.S. hardwood flooring imports fell by 63% in January compared to the same month in 2009. January imports from China, the largest supplier, dropped by 84%, while imports from Brazil and Malaysia held steady from January 2009.