China announces new environmental standards for wood imports

(China announces new environmental standards for wood imports)
Suppliers from Russia and Central Asia will face changes. Effective from October 1, 2025.



📌 Major changes of GB/T 2025
- A ban on the import of non-certified wood from “risky” regions (part of Siberia and the Far East)
- Digital traceability (compatible with LesEGAIS/FSC)
- Strict phytosanitary standards for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

Standard	Requirement
GB/T 2025-1	Certification of legality
GB/T 2025-2	Digital tracking
GB/T 2025-3	Phytosanitary control

, Consequences for suppliers

Russia:
- Urgent integration with LesEGAIS
- Only 35% of FSC forests in the Far East

Central Asia:
- Additional checks at the border
- China is looking for alternatives (Chinese beech)

The market:
- 8-12% price increase for certified wood



💡 Strategic advice

Li Wei, China Timber Industry Association
“Joint reforestation projects with Chinese companies will provide advantages in customs clearance.”

Key findings:
- October 1, 2025 — effective date
- Russia — accelerating digitalization
- CA — risks of delayed deliveries

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China Timber Standards 2025, Russian timber exports, Ecocertification, Central Asian timber, Sustainable forest management
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Edited Moderator (June 19, 2025 08:56:58)