US imports of sawn tropical hardwood fell slightly in November 2025, down 4% from October to 18,321 m³, though still 8% above November 2024 levels. Imports from Brazil rose 12% and Cameroon doubled, offsetting declines from other suppliers. Keruing and Ipe imports dropped sharply, while Sapelli rose 29%. Year-to-date sawn tropical hardwood imports are up 6% versus 2024.
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Hardwood plywood imports declined 18% in November to 232,877 m³, driven by large falls from Indonesia (-64%), Vietnam (-32%) and Russia (-35%), although total 2025 imports remain 23% higher than 2024. Tropical hardwood veneer surged 19% in November following a 95% rise in October, with Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire as top suppliers; year-to-date imports are up 20%. Hardwood moulding rebounded 10% in November, led by Brazil, Malaysia, and Canada.
Hardwood flooring and assembled panels lag 2024 levels, with China and Brazil reporting significant year-on-year declines. US wooden furniture imports hit their lowest level since June 2020, falling 23% versus November 2024, particularly from Mexico and China; year-to-date imports are down 8%.
Despite recent import weakness, the US furniture market is projected to nearly double to US$345.5 billion by 2035 (CAGR 6.8%), supported by renovations, e-commerce growth, and technological advances.
Construction materials prices rose 2.8% in 2025, largely due to tariffs, though December 2025 saw a modest 0.6% monthly decrease.
Source: www.globalwood.org
