US offshore softwood lumber exports soared in 2011, according to industry newsletter Random Lengths. Shipments offshore reached 984 million m³ up 48% on 2010 and the largest volume since 1997. China replaced Canada as the US’s largest export market, with volumes rising 190% to the country. The Hem-fir mix was 32% of Chinese volumes, while hemlock accounted for 19% and Douglas fir was at 17%. India was the fastest growing market, with US exports increasing eight-fold, though with a low overall volume total. Source: ttjonline.com
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