EU imports rise across most tropical wood sectors

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EU imports of nearly all tropical product types have increased significantly in the first half of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. The growth extends to a wide range of products and market sectors.

EU imports of tropical sawnwood were €371 million in the first half of 2015, 13% more than the same period in 2014. Imports of tropical mouldings (including both decking and interior mouldings) increased 52% to €146 million.

EU tropical plywood imports were 14% greater at €108 million. Imports of tropical joinery products (mostly LVL for window frames) increased 29% to €128 million, while tropical flooring products increased 18% to €53 million.

EU tropical log imports jumped 16% to €35 million in the first six months of 2015, the first turnaround after several years of continuous decline.

The first very tentative signs of improvement are also evident in the EU tropical veneer trade. Imports were €86 million in the first half of 2015, 2.2% up compared to the same period in 2014.

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