Japanese buyers pay more for US lumber because of strict building codes and specific needs according to report

"Japanese buyers pay a higher price (for lumber) because their building codes are strict and their needs are specific"

Source: Oregon mills prepare for Japan's rebuilding

May 2011

Ben Jacklet 

OregonBusiness.com

http://www.oregonbusiness.com/articles/99-may-2011/5176-oregon-mills-prepare-for-japans-rebuilding