As a result of over three years of field investigations, this report features:

• A clear picture of the current drivers and factors influencing wood products supply and distribution in China (Part 1)
• Insights into emerging industry and production trends, including China’s competitive position and industry scale (Part 2)
• A profi le of the potential opportunities for foreign imports into China and exports from China to major markets (Part 3)

TOPICS ADDRESSED

PART 1 Supply/Distribution (240 Pages):

• How will China feed its growing appetite for raw materials — what is the potential role of domestic plantations vs. offshore imports?
• What are the supply chains and consumption drivers for softwood and hardwood distribution in China?
• What are the options, opportunities and constraints for offshore suppliers of commodities and specialties to China?
• How are Chinese government policies and resulting regulatory changes affecting doing business in China, and how will they potentially impact the future structure of distribution channels?

PART 2 Industry/Competitiveness (280 Pages):

• How is the wood products industry developing and what sectors are poised for growth?
• What is the scale of the Chinese wood products industry and what are the next products they have in their export sights?
• What is China’s competitive position in global wood products output by product?
• What are the drivers for raw material demand, as well as the operational scale and technology of plants?
• What are the specifi c industry trends, issues, constraints and outlook by sector?

PART 3 Markets/Exports (150 Pages):

• What is driving Chinese domestic wood consumption and where is the growth occurring?
• Where is China a “market” and where is it a “competitor” to offshore manufacturers?
• Where are the major markets and market trends for China’s soaring wood product exports?
• What are the options, opportunities and costs for sourcing fi nished products in China as exports?
• What are the most important factors companies need to know to conduct business effectively in China?

THE CHINA BOOK — PART 1

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. CHINESE DOMESTIC TIMBER SUPPLY
3. IMPORT OVERVIEW
4. INDR’L ROUNDWOOD/SAWNWOOD IMPORTS
5. PANEL IMPORTS
6. FINISHED PRODUCT IMPORTS
7. PULP IMPORTS
8. OUTLOOK FOR IMPORTS
9. WOOD DISTRIBUTION IN CHINA
10. STATISTICS AT A GLANCE
    NOTES

THE CHINA BOOK — PART 2

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. WOOD PANEL PRODUCTS OVERVIEW
3. SAWN & ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS
4. FINISHED PRODUCTS
5. COMPETITIVENESS OVERVIEW
6. STATISTICS AT A GLANCE
   NOTES

THE CHINA BOOK — PART 3

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. DOMESTIC MARKET
3. WOOD PRODUCTS CONSUMPTION AND MARKET PRICES
4. EXPORTS
5. GLOBAL MARKET DYNAMICS FOR CHINA
6. STATISTICS AT A GLANCE
   NOTES

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