China has developed a large, flourishing and rapidly modernising wood and wood fibre industry. China consumes an estimated 365 million m3 (roundwood equivalent) of wood and wood fibre annually and relies heavily upon imports. These imports increased nearly 10-fold between 1996 and 2004 to 106...

This presentation covers the main factors driving demand for wood products, global and regional demand to 2020, the significance of developing countries in supply and demand, and the role of Australia in Asia-Pacific.