Abstract: Sino-Myanmar timber trade which is one of the oldest timber import trade of China is mainly timber import and export trade between border areas of Sino-Myanmar.Sino-Myanmar border timber trade has its own characteristic and attracts a broad attention from international society，however，little is studied about this issue.Background influencing forming and development of Sino-Myanmar border timber trade including the history，economy and society were carefully analyzed.It would contribute a more in-depth understanding of Sino-Myanmar border timber trade.