US hardwood flooring imports dip

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U.S. imports of hardwood flooring fell by 14% in April to its lowest level in three years. While imports in this area did not see any distinct monthly plunge due to the global pandemic, hardwood flooring imports have eroded and are now down 28% year-to-date from last year.

Imports from China and Brazil bounced back after extraordinarily poor numbers in March. Imports from Malaysia fell 64% in April and are down by 65% year-todate.

Imports of assembled flooring panels also were down by 14% in April. Imports from Canada were down by 50% and are now just 3% up from 2019 totals year to date.

Imports from China also rebounded in this sector. But while April imports from China were up by 167% in April, they remain down by 35% year-to-date.

Imports from Indonesia are likewise down by about onethird for the year despite a 24% rise in April. Total U.S. imports of assembled floor panels are down 5% year-todate through April.

Hardwood plywood and veneer imports steady U.S. imports of hardwood plywood grew by less than 1% in April, holding at a level 14% higher than the volume of a year ago.

Imports from China more than doubled in April after a very weak March, but remain down by more than 50% year-to-date. Imports from Vietnam rose by one-third in April and are now up 43% year-to-date.

Imports of tropical hardwood veneer also held steady in April, rising by 2% after bouncing back strongly in March. While imports from Italy were down sharply in April, the loss was made up by large increases from India, China, Ghana, and Cote d’Ivoire. Total imports remain behind 2019 by 29% year-to-date.

U.S. moulding imports - another slight gain

U.S. imports of hardwood mouldings showed a small gain for the second straight month, rising 6% in April. Imports from Canada fell by 39%, while imports from other trading countries all rose, especially China, where we saw a 69% gain.

Year-to-date imports are down 12% overall with imports from Brazil down 55% year-to-date.

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