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01 – 15th Mar 2023

1. CENTRAL AND WEST AFRICA

 West African timber trade transitioning to a new norm
With only a few countries exporting significant volumes
of logs the West African timber trade is transitioning to a
new norm. The anticipated rise in demand from buyers in
China has not yet materialised so producers have not seen
an opportunity to increase prices. It has been reported that
there has been a slight dip in demand for okoume for the
Philippines market which will impact producers in Gabon
as around 60% of okoume exports are for the Philippines
market.


The ban on log exports in the region has spurred a demand
for mobile sawmills. It is understood a Belgian
manufacturer of mobile mills has a full order book for
delivery of machines to buyers in Cameroon and Gabon
and the company has reportedly established an assembly
plant in Cameroon.


Trade sources quoting numbers from the forest authority
say there are 233 sawmills in Gabon including mills only
cut for the domestic market.


In Cameroon the Harmattan season continues bringing
dry, dusty weather which can interrupt production. In the
south reports still talk of some rain showers. Log
production is declining and harvests are more selective to
meet the current demand in international markets.


One Forest Summit, Libreville
The One Forest Summit disappointed some in the
manufacturing sector as much of the discussion focussed
on carbon trading with little time left for discussion of
issues related to manufacturing and trade. There was a
suggestion that some timber companies want to plant fast
growing species in Savanah areas in order to trade carbon.


The President of Gabon said the objective of the recently
concluded One Forest Summit held in Libreville was to
provide countries with large forest areas solutions to
finance their environmental protection policies. He added
"Our forests are a solution; a solution to the crises of
climate and biodiversity, two of the main challenges of the
century.”


During the Summit ATIBT contributed to the working
group on "Innovative Finance" exploring market-based
solutions for biodiversity conservation.


See: https://www.africanews.com/2023/03/03/summit-to-protectworlds-largest-forests-ends-in-gabon/

and
https://www.atibt.org/en/news/13302/what-can-we-learn-fromthe-libreville-one-forest-summitquestion


Airship log transport being examined
Sandrine Gaingne, writing for lenouveaugabon.com,
reports Rougier and Flying Whales will examine the
viability of transporting logs by air.


Flying Whales designs airships capable of carrying loads
of up to 60 tonnes. Rougier has commented that this form
of transportation would be faster than the current trucking
or river transportation and has environmental advantages.


See: https://www.lenouveaugabon.com/fr/agro-bois/0403-19549-les-francais-rougier-et-flying-whales-s-allient-pour-transporterdu-bois-par-voie-aerienne-sans-empreinte-carbone


Through the eyes of industry
The latest GTI report lists the challenges identified by the
private sectors in Congo and Gabon.


See: https://www.ittoggsc.org/static/upload/file/20230214/1676340295137619.pdf

2. GHANA

Sawnwood exports dip at start of 2023
According to data from the Timber Industry Development
Division (TIDD) of the Forestry Commission (FC) exports
of wood products in January 2023 fell to 21,649 cu.m
against 23,349 cu.m recorded in January 2022. This
corresponds to 7-8% reductions in volume and value. The
low export volumes could be attributed to the business
uncertainties that have disrupted local business activities.


Of the main products exported, air and kiln dried
sawnwood exports delined at the start of 2023. The total
volume of the two products was down 11% in January
2023 compared to January 2022.


Sawnwood acounted for 66% of total wood export in
January this year compared to 69% in January 2022.
Veneer exports accounted for 5.3% and 5.1% of total
export in 2023 and 2022 respectively. The TIDD data also
showed that the country earned a total of Eur9.16 million
in January 2023 compared to Eur10.04 million in 2022.


There were seventy-four exporters in January 2023 and the
top species were teak (56%), ceiba (9%), wawa (9%),
denya (6%) and eucalyptus (5%). The volume of billets
exported in January dropped sharply.


India accounted for 57% of the total export volumes with
UAE, USA, Belgium and Egypt accounting for 6%, 5%,
4% and 4% respectively.


27th International Trade Fair opens in Accra
The 2023 edition of Ghana’s 27th International Trade Fair
was held in Accra where more than 500 private and public
businesses, local and foreign, participated. The theme for
the Fair was: “Strengthening Small Medium Enterprises:
A Key to Economic Recovery” where the exhibition was
geared towards promoting local and foreign businesses
through networking.


The event was organised as part of initiatives outlined to
build the capacity of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
and improve access to funding. The organiser of the Fair
was the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited a statutory
Government of Ghana Agency under the Ministry of
Trade and Industry.


It is estimated that there are close to two million SMEs in
Ghana which represent about 85% of private sector
businesses in the Ghanaian economy. These SMEs also
contribute about 70% of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product
(GDP). The biggest challenge for these SMEs is access to
finance.


In related news, a recent article has highlighted the
significant contributions SMEs make to employment but
also raises concerns on the regulation of their operations
and this is particularly the case with forest enterprises
(SMFEs).


A survey of enterprises in seven communities in the
Amenfi West Municipality in Ghana revealed that around
70% were not registered. In addition, many of these
enterprises are dependent on the forest for raw materials
but few claimed to have permits/licenses to harvest. This
study highlights the characteristics of SMFEs and the
impact of SMFEs on sustainable forest management in
Ghana.


Source:https://www.businessghana.com/site/news/business/281053/Ghana-International-Trade-Fair-opens-March-2nd


See: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-28403-8


Traditional leaders urged to promote bamboo
production

As part of measures to boost the production and utilisation
of bamboos in the country traditional leaders have been
urged to play a key role in promoting bamboo production
to improve the livelihoods of the people in their traditional
areas.


Speaking at the opening of a two-day sensitisation
workshop on bamboo and rattan development for
Asanteman Queen Mothers Association at Akyawkrom in
the Ejisu Municipality Mr.Bio, Deputy Minister of Lands
and Natural Resources, said bamboo and rattan resources
had the potential to improve the livelihoods of hundreds of
people.


According to the Forest Plantation Strategy the country
seeks to establish over 500,000 hectares of new bamboo
plantations between 2015- 2040. Products from bamboo
such as handicraft and furniture are classified under nontraditional
exports.


Source: https://newsghana.com.gh/traditional-leaders-urged-toencourage-bamboo-production-in-their-areas/

3. MALAYSIA

 Expand expertise and adopt latest technologies say
Deputy PM

Exports of downstream wood products are expected to hit
RM19 bil. by 2025 accounting for almost 70% of the
country’s total wood product exports according to Deputy
Prime Minister, Fadillah Yusof.


This projection is in the National Agri-commodity Policy
2021–2030 document. Malaysia exports wooden furniture
to 160 countries with its main markets in the United
States, Japan, Singapore, Australia and the United
Kingdom. Wooden furniture exports were valued at
RM11.14 bil. last year.


The Deputy PM urged manufacturers to keep abreast of
evolving markets, increase local expertise and adopt the
latest technologies. The Deputy PM noted the Malaysian
furniture industry saw rapid expansion beginning in the
mid-1980s but the pace of growth slowed even before the
pandemic.


See:
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/08/exportvalue-of-timber-products-to-hit-rm19bil-in-2025


Link between certification and ESG objectives
A recent opinion piece in the Malaysian press makes a link
between forest certification and achievement of
environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives.
Companies are aiming to show that the wood they use
comes from legal and sustainable sources verified by the
Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). In
addition to verifying SFM the MTCS also promotes
environmental, social and governance (ESG) aims.


At the end of 2022 over 5 million hectares of forest area,
both natural and planted, had been certified under the
MTCS throughout Malaysia. The certification standards
include requirements for fulfilling the various aspects of
ESG which is a challenge for small and medium timber
enterprises.


See: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/businessnews/2023/03/06/improving-timber-certification-on-esg


EUDR a risk to livelihood of indigenous communities
The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association
(Doppa) has called for government support in the face of
risks to their livelihood from the EU Deforestation
Regulation as it appears it could exclude the Dayak oil
palm farmers from the EU market.


Doppa president, Napolean Ningkos, recently met with
European Members of the Parliament to inform the
members of the possible negative impact the EUDR will
have on the indigenous people in Sarawak.


See: https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/01/31/doppa-raisesdeep-concern-about-eu-directive-over-commodity-imports/


Support for businesses transitioning to a green
economy

The revised Malaysian Budget 2023 includes support for
businesses transitioning to a green economy. There is a
financing facility of up to RM2 billion from Bank Negara
Malaysia to support sustainable technology startups and
help SMEs implement low carbon practices.


There is also a RM150 million fund from the Malaysian
sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional. to encourage
development of environmentally friendly projects
including supporting carbon trading and reforestation.


See: https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/sustainabilitymatters/malaysia-budget-2023-missing-forest-trees-when-itcomes-sustainability


Through the eyes of industry
The latest GTI report lists the challenges identified by the
private sectors in Malaysia.


See: https://www.ittoggsc.org/static/upload/file/20230214/1676340295137619.pdf

4.  INDONESIA

 Indonesian and UK companies agree US$112 million
deal

A memorandum of understanding has been signed
between Indonesia and the UK for the purchase of wood
products worth US$112 million. The MoU is between ten
Indonesian companies and two British companies.


The Trade Minister said the British companies are
interested in paper and wood products. In 2022 wood
products were one of Indonesia's main export commodities
to the UK with a value of US$177.8 million. In the same
year Indonesian paper product exports to the UK
amounted to US$59.8 million.


See: https://pressrelease.kontan.co.id/news/produk-kayu-kertasindonesia-diminati-inggris-mendag-saksikan-mou-usd-112-juta


Strengthening the VPA through Broader Market
Recognition (BMR)

Indonesia hosted a forum on increasing legal/sustainable
timber trade through a policy on Broader Market
Recognition (BMR). The aim is to encourage those
tropical timber producing countries which have, or plan to
negotiate, VPAs.


The Director General of Sustainable Forest Management
in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry Agus
Justianto, said Indonesia hopes that the FLEGT VPA will
be implemented consistently by parties to the agreement.
He added that producing countries need broader market
recognition of their national systems through a
partnerships based on trust, respect and mutual benefits.


See: https://forestinsights.id/2023/03/01/indonesia-inisiasiforum-broader-market-recognition-bmr-perkuat-perdagangankayu-lestari/


No tolerance of irresponsible campaigns against
Indonesia's carbon governance

Indonesian Environment and Forestry Minister, Siti
Nurbaya, has vowed to fight against "irresponsible
campaigns" aimed at discrediting Indonesia's carbon
governance.


In a technical discussion on the role of Indonesia's carbon
markets in supporting overall mitigation in global
emissions the Minister reiterated that Indonesia has in
place legally sound carbon governance and warned against
attempts to undermine it by "systematic and irresponsible"
carbon market players.


She added that Indonesia's carbon governance was
designed to prevent double-counting practices. The
Minister also highlighted the fact that Indonesia's carbon
trading represents business opportunities worth billions of
dollars.


See: https://foresthints.news/minister-no-tolerance-ofirresponsible-campaigns-against-indonesias-carbon-governance/


In related news the Minister announced the country is
prepared to offer results-based payments (RBP) to
interested buyers for its achievements in reducing
emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, as
well as enhancing forest stock carbon through REDD+
scheme from 2018 to 2020, resulting in a remarkable
reduction of over 577 million tonnes of CO2.


See: https://foresthints.news/indonesia-announces-readiness-forsales-of-over-577-million-tonnes-of-co2e-from-rbp-scheme/


Carbon Trading, Financial Services Authority
prioritises domestic market
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) said carbon
trading is at an early stage and would give priority to the
domestic market.


This was determined after the Authority held discussions
with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. "In the
first stage there will be restrictions on overseas
transactions, the priority is for domestic fulfillment first,
said the Chief Executive of the Supervision of Capital
Markets, Derivatives Finance and Carbon Exchange of the
Financial Services Authority.


See: https://forestinsights.id/2023/03/04/ojk-soal-bursa-karbondahulukan-pasar-domestik-perdagangan-di-pasar-sekunder/


Government must be aggressive in conducting
reforestation

The World Resource Institute (WRI) said the government
must be aggressive in conducting reforestation in the
country. WRI Indonesia Programme Director, Arief
Wijaya, said Indonesia has a land area of 180 million
hectares with a composition of 95 million hectares of land
that still has forest but that around half is degraded.

During a discussion on Indonesia's 2023 Climate Policy
Outlook Arief is quoted as saying "Currently, reforestation
is only around 3 to 5% of the annual deforestation rate and
reforestation must be accelerated.


See: https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3410850/wripemerintah-mesti-agresif-melakukan-penghijauan-hutan-diindonesia


Through the eyes of industry
The latest GTI report lists the challenges identified by the
private sectors in Indonesia.


See: https://www.ittoggsc.org/static/upload/file/20230214/1676340295137619.pdf

5. MYANMAR

 Economic prospects for 2023
According to the Asian Development Bank Myanmar’s
economy looks set to remain moribund this year with
forecasters predicting the country will see the region’s
lowest growth and highest inflation rate. Myanmar’s GDP
is expected to grow 2.6% this year, the lowest among
ASEAN countries, while inflation could be higher than
any other member of ASEAN.


Myanmar is struggling to revive a fragile economy by
promoting foreign investment. The country approved over
US$92 billion worth of foreign investment in 2022
according to the Directorate of Investment and Company
Administration.


See: https://www.irrawaddy.com/business/economy/myanmarstough-economic-times-forecast-to-continue.html


Trade in Myanmar teak
Under a headline ‘Myanmar teak trade: Highly prized,
highly dodgy’ the Indian Express reports on conversations
with traders in Myanmar and India who say the conflict on
the ground in Myanmar and frequent changes to
regulations by the Myanmar authorities are challenging.


Since the February 2021 millitary take over in Myanmar
the junta took control of Myanma Timber Enterprises
(MTE), the state-owned company which has exclusive
rights over the country’s timber trade. The MTE has been
sanctioned by many countries.


Quoting a report from the International Consortium of
Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) the India Times says India
is the second largest importer of "conflict wood" from
Myanmar following China. The ICIJ investigation also
implicates importers in western countries.


According to Forest Watch Indian companies imported
over US$10 million worth of teak from Myanmar between
February 2021 and April 2022. The India Times points out
that “despite the controversy surrounding "conflict wood"
from Myanmar India has not banned the import of teak
wood from the country”.


See: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explainedclimate/myanmar-teak-trade-highly-prized-highly-dodgy-8476232/

and
https://www.indiatimes.com/explainers/news/explained-whyteak-imported-from-myanmar-is-called-conflict-wood-595202.html

and
https://www.icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/myanmarteak-trade-sanctions-military-regime/


Export target
In fiscal 2022-2023 Myanmar's foreign trade target is
US$29.5 billion but more than US$1,949 million has been
received according to statistics released by the Ministry of
Economy and Commerce.


From April to March of fiscal 2022-2023 Myanmar's
foreign trade was US$15.5 billion from exports of
agricultural products, animal products, water products,
mining equipment, forest products and industrial goods.


A National Export Strategy is being implemented to
increase exports and the priority sectors are the
agricultural product-based food production sector; textile
and clothing sector; industrial and electrical
sector; Aquatic industry sector; forest products
sector; digital products and services sector; logistics
service sector; quality management sector; Trade
Information Services Sector and innovation and
entrepreneurship sector.


See: https://news-eleven.com/article/245617

6. INDIA

 Pace of growth cools
India's domestic economy is the main drive of growth and
there was a slowdown in economic activity late last year.
The economy grew 13.2% in April-June quarter and 6.3%
between July and September but GDP growth slowed to
4.4% in the final quarter of 2022.


Rising interest rates have weakened domestic demand and
the weaker rupee has pushed up the cost of imports.


See: https://www.livemint.com/


Scaling up of current policies could help lower
emissions

India will be the fastest-growing economy among the
seven largest emerging markets and developing economies
according to the World Bank in its Global Economic
Prospects report and the pace of urbanisation will increase
driving demand for wood products.


According to the IMF India has made significant progress
towards meeting its emissions reductions targets under the
Paris Agreement but, with current policies, total GHG
emissions would nonetheless increase by more than 40%
by 2030.


While a modest increase in short-term emissions may be
necessary to meet poverty reduction and energy security
goals, a more rapid scaling up of current policies could
help lower emissions considerably over the medium-term
and bring India closer to a path to net zero by 2070.


See: https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2023/03/06/cf-indiacan-balance-curbing-emissions-and-economic-growth


Sharp rise in demand for decorative laminates
Plyrepoter has commented that 2022 saw a sharp rise in
demand for decorative laminates in India as well as in
international markets which has encouraged investment in
local laminate manufacturing capacity.


However, with some 300 laminate manufacturers in the
country and others about to become operational in 2023
will see changes in the market for laminates. Plyreporter
foresees intense competition in laminate sector which will
likely bring down margins.


See: https://www.plyreporter.com/article/93399/the-laminatemarket-to-witness-intense-competition-in-2023-ply-reporterprediction-2023




7. VIETNAM

 Wood and wood product (W&WP) trade highlights
Statistics provided by the General Department of
Customs reveal that in February 2023 W&WP exports
earned US$800 million, down 0.7% compared to January
2023 and down 11% compared to February 2022.


In particular, WP exports are estimated at US$490
million, down 0.3% compared to January 2023 and down
30% compared to February 2022.


In the first 2 months of 2023 W&WP exports earned
US$1.6 billion, down 35% over the same period in 2022.
In particular, WP exports stood at US$982 million, down
48% over the same period in 2022.


Vietnam's W&WP imports in February 2023 were
reported at US$150 million, up 25% over the previous
month. However, compared to February 2022 imports
fell by 21%.


In the first 2 months of 2023, W&WP imports have been
estimated at US$270 million, down 39% over the same
period in 2022.Vietnam's imports of logs and sawnwood
in February 2023 stood at 290,400 cu.m, worth US$109.2
million, up 24% in volume and 25% in value compared
to January 2023.


However, compared to February 2022, wood imports
decreased by 21% in volume and 19% in value.


In the first 2 months of 2023 imports of wood reached
466,900 cu.m worth US$175.4 million, down 41% in
volume and 41% in value over the same period in 2022.


Wood pellet exports in 2022
In 2022 Vietnam’s wood pellet exports increased
substantially, making Vietnam the second largest wood
pellet exporter after the US. The volume of exported
reached over 4.88 million tonnes, up 39% compared to
2021 while the value surged to US$787 million, 90% up
compared to 2021.


Pellet export prices soaring
The average price of wood pellets exported from Vietnam
in 2022 reached a 10 year record as price increased
continuously but showed signs of a slightly slower pace of
increase between June and September. However, the price
rebounded after that and reached the record of over
US$189/tonne in December 2022.


Japan and South Korea leading Vietnam’s wood pellet
markets

Almost all wood pellets produced in Vietnam are exported
to Japan and South Korea. In 2022, the volume of wood
pellet exported to these two markets accounted for 98% of
the total export and 97% of Vietnam's total export turnover
in the year. Exports to Japan increased strongly compared
to 2021.


Forecast of wood pellet market in 2023
There are a number of factors that may impact the
production and trade of wood pellets in 2023. The first
factor is the global wood pellet supply and demand
situation. At present Vietnam represents the 2nd largest
supplier of wood pellets in the world (after the US) and
therefore the fluctuation in supply and demand of this
biomass fuel in the world will have a direct impact.


In 2023, the supply of Canadian and US wood pellets to
the EU market may expand after a recent period of
scarcity of sources due to the Russian invasion of
Ukrainian as well as the increased maritime freight rates.


In the first half of 2022 North American pellet
manufacturers redirected their supply flows from the
Japanese and Korean markets to the EU to capture the
much higher prices in the EU markets.


The sharp drop in supply from North America, thus,
forced Japanese and South Korean businesses to find
alternative sources. This created opportunities for
Vietnamese businesses to expand export markets.


Because of the instability in energy supplies the result of
the Russian aggression Japan and South Korea stockpiled
pellets. Up to now the wood pellet stock in these two
markets is at a high level. Against this backdrop
Vietnamese exporters will hardly have the opportunity to
expand their markets in these two markets in 2023.


The switch to biomass fuel in Japan and South Korea is
directly affecting prices of wood pellets from Vietnam.


Currently, the export price of wood pellets from Vietnam
is on a downward trend. Information from some
exporters shows that in the coming months, the export
price to Korea may drop down to US$125-135/tonne
FOB and to Japan down to US$150-160/tonne FOB. This
will lead to a very sharp reduction of wood pellet exports
from Vietnam.


Large stocks also allow Japanese consumers to tighten
standards for quality and sustainability requirements.
Certain Japanese traders are asking Vietnamese suppliers
to strictly follow environmental and quality requirements.


The power crisis in the EU in 2022 created an over
optimistic expectation of the market potential for
Vietnam's wood pellets.


Statistics from the General Department of Customs show
that by the end of 2022 Vietnam's wood pellet exports to
the EU stood at just US$15.2 million, equivalent to 1.9%
of the total exports.


The major reason behind this modest shipment of
Vietnamese wood pellets to the EU is the quality and
environmental standards that this market sets including
the sustainability certification that very few local wood
pellet businesses can meet.


The expanding export market in the first half of 2022 has
boosted investment in wood pellet production in
Vietnam. From the beginning of 2023 export prices have
been falling rapidly and this is likely to have a huge
negative impact especially for new or under construction
wood pellet plants.


In 2022 alone, about 70 new wood pellet factories were
built. Of these newly built factories about 20 are large,
using EU technology, while 50 factories are using
Vietnamese and Chinese technologies.


From the beginning of 2023 the export price of wood
pellets has been falling while the price of logs, mainly of
acacia planted by thousands of Vietnamese farmers, after
a period of "price fever", has also sharply decreased.


These fluctuations in wood pellet markets and production
may negatively impact the entire supply/value chain of
Vietnam’s wooden products. Vietnamese operators have
been urged to scrutinise their wood pellet business and to
reshape the industry.


Statistics provided by Vietnam General Department of Customs
and analysed by a Technical Group of Vietnam’s wood
associations with support from Forest Trends

8. BRAZIL

 Engineered wood for Brazil’s construction sector
A Woodlife Sweden International Exhibition, focusing on
engineered wood promoted by FIEP (Federation of
Industries of Paraná State) the Sweden Embassy and a
Swedish Institute was held in Curitiba, Paraná State.
Engineered wood products have definable mechanical
properties and can be manufactured from a variety of
timbers.


One of the advantages claimed of engineered wood
technology it is a material that helps develop a green
circular economy and that the construction processes are
shorter when engineered wood products are used.


Representatives from the Center for Timber Producers and
Exporters of Mato Grosso State (CIPEM) attended the
exhibition.


See: https://cipem.org.br/noticias/cipem-marcara-presenca-emexposicao-internacional-com-foco-na-madeira-engenheirada/

http://www.madeiratotal.com.br/madeira-ganha-destaque-comoalternativa-sustentavel-em-sistemas-construtivos/


Mahogany plantations - revisited
Following a news item the last Market Report (Vol. 27
No. 4) on African mahogany plantations in Brazil a
representative of the Brazilian Association of African
Mahogany Producers provided the following additional
details:


“In Brazil today we have around 42,000 hectares planted
with Khaya Grandifoliola. About 23,000 hectares planted
with Khaya Senegalensis. About 800 hectares planted with
Khaya Anthotheca and about 500 hectares planted with
Khaya Ivorensis. These plantations are all over Brazil. The
states with the most plantations are Minas Gerais, Pará,
São Paulo, Roraima, Goiás, Espírito Santo, Mato Grosso,
Mato Grosso do Sul, Tocantins, Paraná and the block of
states in Northeastern Brazil.


There are already several producers carrying out thinning
in plantations that are already 11, 12 and 14 years old.
This thinned wood is being commercialised in the internal
market and with it we are already manufacturing chairs,
doors, decoration objects, wood for roofs, pergolas and
other utilities and the wood is being sold in its entirety
here in our Brazilian market.


There are plantations that are over 20 years old and are
ready for harvesting. These are Khaya Grandifoliola
plantations and the Association estimates the around 5,000
hectares ready for cutting in Pará. Small volumes of
African mahogany are exported to the Caribbean.


The Association is working to strengthen the image of
Khaya Grandifoliola outside Brazil. Within Brazil this
wood is already well known and there are already
creations by the best designers in Brazil”.


For more information see the Association presentation at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbg_GZXNyps


Acre support for wooden flooring company
The Acre Business Agency (ANAC), an agency linked to
the state government visited a wood flooring company in
Xapuri, State of Acre in the Amazon region in order to
strengthen outreach partnerships with the company.The
partnership focuses on the creation of technical
cooperation mechanisms and professional qualification
training.


The company has an average annual production of 25,000
cu.m and utilizes native timbers such as Cerejeira
(Torresea acreana), Cumaru (Dipteryx Odorata) and
Garapeira (Apuleia Leocarpa). All timbers used in the
wood processing are verified legal and come from
sustainable forest management (SFM) projects. This
partner company exports products to countries in Asia and
Europe and corresponds to 30% of the trade balance of the
timber sector of Acre State.


See: https://forestnews.com.br/acre-parceria-industria-madeira/


Trade Mission in Mexico
A trade mission to Mexico promoted by ABIMÓVEL
(Brazilian Furniture Industry Association) and APEXBrazil
(Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion
Agency) through the sectoral project “Brazilian Furniture”
was undertaken in February and resulted expected trade
worth around US$32 million. Dozens of Brazilian
companies exhibited at the fair and participated in
business to business rounds. The prospective business was
concluded with buyers from Central America, North
America and neighbouring countries.


See: http://abimovel.com/mais-de-us-35-milhoes-em-negociosprospectados-em-acoes-do-brazilian-furniture-no-mexico/


Through the eyes of industry
The latest GTI report lists the challenges identified by the
private sectors in Brazil.


See: https://www.ittoggsc.org/static/upload/file/20230214/1676340295137619.pdf

9. PERU

 Rain season storms damage homes and infrastructure
Heavy rains and cyclone Yaku continue to cause damage
to homes and infrastructure such that hopes of an
economic recovery in March are fading. The National
Civil Defense Authority reported 60 deaths and 14,000
homes damaged since the rain season started in September
last year. The rains intensified in early March. The
government has declared a state of emergency in six
regions and several districts in Lima.


Peruvian wood exports grew in 2022
Exports of wood products in 2022 totalled US$146.6
million, a scenario above what was around 20% more than
in 2021 according to the Management of Services and
Extractive Industries Division of the Association of
Exporters (ADEX).


The recovery of wood shipments in 2022 was driven by
demand in China and the Dominican Republic which
accounted for 19% and 14% respectively of total
shipments. France and Mexico were the third and fourth
placed markets. Exports to France in 2022 droped year on
year while there was a sharp rise in exports to Mexico.


Semi-manufactured products accounted for just over 40%
of all shipments but there was a decline in the value of
shipments compared to 2021. Sawnwood exports account
for a further 40% of all wood product exports and were
higher than in 2021.


Reforestation research activities
Within the framework of the inter-institutional cooperation
agreement, Reforestadora Inca S.A. - Refinca and INIA
are conducting various activities in the field of research
and transfer of agricultural technology. The purpose is to
strengthen research, development and technological
innovation and conservation of genetic resources through
forestry activities.


Timber industrialists to attend Ligna
To learn more on the latest technological advances in the
industry the Peruvian consultant, Fenafor, is organising a
visit for Peruvian industrialists to ligna which will take
place in Hannover, Germany from 15-19 May. Ligna is a
leading fair for the timber sector.



 

  


     

Source:ITTO'  Tropical Timber Market Report

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