Wood Industry News from Indonesia

Thailand gained 12 percentage points of South Korea's hardwood chips imports; South Korea imported 307 thousand tonnes.

The USITC made affirmative injury determinations on hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia and Vietnam, clearing the way for antidumping and countervailing duty orders.

Japan and the United States were the largest destinations, accounting for about 25% and 23% of volume respectively.

Japan became the largest destination after U.S. duties hit Indonesia’s shipments.

New facility to produce 200 million bags annually for anchor customer Indocement starting in late 2026.

Preliminary duties of up to nearly 200% already apply to imports as investigation enters final phase.

Subheading Import volumes rise to 3.23 million m3 as Vietnam and Indonesia expand shipments.

Import volume falls from the 2024 high to 3.91 million tons, while the average import price rises to $145 per ton.

Vietnam remains dominant supplier as hardwood accounts for 97% of total volume.

Commerce plans to finalize countervailing duty determinations by May 2026, with preliminary duties taking effect after publication in the Federal Register expected by late January.

Average price grows 12%.

Brazil becomes the largest supplier with 38% share as imports from China drop 15%.

Purchase expands Rengo Group's corrugated packaging presence in Indonesia to 12 total factories.

Plywood, decking, and door frames reach Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany from natural forests in Borneo.