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Market News & Insights

December 2024

Japan Market

COFI Tokyo Celebrates Milestone 50th Anniversary in Japan 

On November 12^th COFI / Canada Wood Tokyo celebrated our 50^th anniversary in Japan. To commemorate this milestone a Wood Forum and Reception were held at the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo. 

Japan Market

Alberta Forestry Mission to Japan Highlights 

From November 11–15, Canada Wood Japan hosted a trade mission led by Alberta's Minister of Forests and Parks, the Honourable Todd Loewen. The mission strengthened trade ties and expanded opportunities in Japan’s growing market.

China Market

Canada Wood Strengthens Strategic Partnerships with Three Key MOUs in China 

Canada Wood advances mass timber and hybrid construction in China through MOUs with Treezo Group, ECADI, and NCTI-GB, showcasing the growing potential of Canadian wood in China’s evolving construction market.

Korea Market

The Emerging Role of Wood in South Korea’s Multi-Family and Midrise Construction 

Canada Wood Group’s recent mission to South Korea has revealed significant opportunities for advancing wood construction in the country’s multi-family and midrise sectors. With recent policy changes and building code updates favoring wood construction, South Korea is positioning itself as a promising market for sustainable building solutions.

Japan Market

 Navigating New Building Permission Procedures: A Guide for Builders and Inspectors

The Japan 2×4 Home Builders Association, in collaboration with Canada Wood Japan, has released a comprehensive procedure manual for obtaining building permission. This manual is designed to address significant changes to Japan’s Building Standard Law (BSL), which will take effect in April 2025.

China Market

Canadian expertise featured at the 2024 World Forestry Industry Conference

Canada Wood & FII China showcased Canada’s sustainable forestry leadership at the 2024 World Forestry Industry Conference in Nanning. From a standout exhibit to key talks, we strengthened ties with NFGA & global partners, driving innovation in mass timber & sustainability. 

Vietnam Market

Bridging knowledge gaps with technical expertise in Vietnam 

As interest in softwoods from British Columbia (B.C.) continues to increase, there is growing opportunity for technical support to facilitate adoption

India Market

 The Monkey Bar becomes an urban tropical dreamscape 

The iconic Monkey Bar, India’s first gastropub, highlights the versatility of Canadian wood in its recent renovation.

Japan Market

Canadian OSB – Constructing a strong building while reducing construction costs 

As part of the Canada Wood Case Study project, we recently visited a 1-storey 2×4 fire-proof building under construction in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. This will hold a relocated head office and expanded warehouse for a company distributing machinery parts, which had seen their business grow to the point where their present warehouse had become too cramped. 

Japan Market

 Wooden Hospice: With Help from Our Friends 

The Alberta Forestry Mission toured the “Family Hospice Kamishakuji House,” a 3-storey, 1,400 m² facility in Tokyo's Nerima Ward. Built with 250 m³ of Canadian SPF, OSB, and Hemlock, this 2×4 project highlights the use of 1-hour MLIT fire-resistive approvals, enabling Canadian wood products to expand into Japan’s non-residential and mid-rise construction market.