Recent Trends in the Wood Industry of Japan

Japan depends on imports to fill two-thirds of its demand for wood. The main suppliers are Southeast Asia, North America, Siberia, and New Zealand. Since wood consumption is high because of extensive use of wood in building construction, this becomes a major factor on world markets for wood. Specialized industrial parks for the wood industry and the importance of building construction to the wood industry and the domestic economy are discussed.

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