US imports of hardwood plywood declined by 15% in January from the previous month but were nearly even with totals from January 2018, as ITTO reported.
While China remains the largest supplier, import volume continue to fall being down 51% from December and 35% from the previous January.
Vietnam and Russia continue to make up the difference with gains of 13% and 22% respectively. Imports from Vietnam were nearly three times higher in January 2019 than in January 2018.
