In 2023, China's wood sawn imports were valued at approximately 9.2 billion US dollars. The forecasted data projects a gradual increase from 2024 to 2028, rising from 9.48 billion to 10.51 billion US dollars. This forecasts a steady annual growth, with year-on-year variations of approximately 2.85% for 2025, 2.56% for 2026, 2.60% for 2027, and 2.44% for 2028. The last five-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.67%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential changes in China's domestic policies affecting import tariffs and regulations.
Global market conditions and stability of the supply chain.
Innovations in sustainable and alternative materials impacting wood demand.
Economic factors and growth rates that may influence construction and related industries.