Indonesia:APKINDO forecasting big
drop in 2003 exports.
APKINDO is forecasting that Indonesia's exports of wood products could fall by about 50
per cent this year because of the various restrictions imposed by the government. By only
allowing registered exporters to trade, APKINDO spokesman, Abbas Adhar, said exports will
fall sharply.
In recent months the government of Indonesia has issued several new regulations aimed at
eliminating illegal logging and smuggling. Analysts suggest the new regulations will only
help reduce illegal logging and smuggling when regional administrations make a strong
commitment to stamp out illegal activities.
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