China approves import quotas for timber for 2026

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China approves import quotas for timber for 2026

China approves import quotas for timber for 2026: 190 million m3

The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China has officially approved import quotas for wood for 2026 with a total volume of 190 million m3, which is 8% higher than in 2025. The new quotas are accompanied by stricter requirements for certification and tracing the origin of wood.

Distribution of quotas by supplier countries
The geographical structure of imports has undergone significant changes:

Russia: 85.5 million m3 (45%, -3% by 2025)
Brazil: 60.8 million m3 (32%, +5% by 2025)
Canada: 15.2 million m3 (8%, -2% by 2025)
ASEAN countries: 19.0 million m3 (10%, +3% by 2025)
Africa: 9.5 million m3 (5%, +2% by 2025)

New regulatory requirements
From January 1, 2026, mandatory requirements for the import of wood will be introduced.:

Blockchain-certification of the origin of all imported wood
• Compliance with the new national standard GB/T 41001-2025
• Mandatory phytosanitary certification with electronic tracking
• Requirements for sustainable forest management for all suppliers

Impact on prices and the market
The approval of quotas has already had an impact on market prices:

Wood gradePrice ($/m3)Change in a week
Russian larch330+1.5%
Brazilian eucalyptus290+1.8%
Canadian fir480+0.9%

Regional distribution of imports in China
Key import hubs:

Manchuria: 45% of Russian imports (rail shipments)
Shanghai: 60% of sea shipments from Brazil and Canada
Guangzhou: The main hub for imports from ASEAN and Africa
Chongqing: A new logistics center for the western regions of China

Expert's comment
“The new quotas and certification requirements will strengthen the positions of responsible suppliers and increase the transparency of supply chains. This corresponds to the strategy of developing the qualitative growth of the Chinese timber industry.”

Practical recommendations for importers
To work under the new rules, you must:

• Register in the blockchain certification system before December 1, 2025
• Obtain the GB/T 41001-2025 certificate of conformity
• Optimize logistics routes through approved hubs
• Develop plans to diversify supply sources

Official resources:
• Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China: http://www.mofcom.gov.cn
• General Customs Administration: http://www.customs.gov.cn
• Applying for a quota: https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/wood_import

Tags: #import_wood #China #quoty_2026 #blockchain_sertification #GB/T_41001 #market_less

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