FII China
China is now B.C.’s fastest growing market for wood products. This decade it has moved from B.C.’s 12th to 2nd largest export market, by volume, after the United States. B.C. softwood lumber exports to China were 4.56 million cubic meters in 2010, a 76% increase over 2009.
To promote exports to China, FII established a Chinese subsidiary in 2004. FII China is based in Shanghai with a satellite office in Beijing.
FII, the federal government and industry, through the Canada Wood Group, have been working together to grow the Chinese market. FII focuses on market research, government relations and demonstration projects, while industry is responsible for marketing, technical transfer and training, and quality assurance.
A special report (China-Projects-2005-2010) on projects in China highlights the accomplishments of FII China and its partners in the federal government and industry from 2005 through 2010.
