Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
As a rapidly growing economy, China has been facing the conflict of strong demand for wood materials and domestic scarcity of forest resources. Real estate industries, infrastructure construction and furniture manufacturing industries are currently the major end consumers of logs in China, whose demand for logs, wood and timber relies considerably on imports. Like other raw material industries, the Timber Logging industry in China is highly susceptible to economic cycles.
Industry revenue experienced volatile growth in the five years to 2011.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Starting a New Business Chapter
Barriers to entry to the Timber Logging Industry in China are currently high and are expected to remain stable in the future for several reasons.
Government regulations make it difficult for new firms to enter this industry. Due to the extensive level of government regulations concerning access to natural forests for commercial timber purposes, this is costly and time-consuming for a potential new entrant. Timber logging licenses are required, which are subject to stringent terms and conditions, as well as the payment of fees and royalties
Access to raw materials is restricted, which imposes entry barriers on new firms. Access to raw material is gradually becoming more difficult due to the depletion of existing forests and environmental concerns... purchase to read more