The export volume of southern pine in the United States in February increased by 4.7% month-on-month to 40.8 million board feet, but still decreased by 15% year-on-year. The sharp drop in the export of antiseptic materials by 8% has impacted the supply of the Caribbean market. Chinese importers can seize the current FOB price window period but need to guard against the risk of price rebound caused by the rebuilding of North American inventory in Q3.