In February 2008, the value of exports of general wood products (except pulp and paper) increased 14% compared to the same period in 2007, from USD289 million to USD329.5 million. The tables below show the volume and value of exports over the February 2007—February
2008 period.
Brazil’s Exports by Value in February 2008 (USD mil)
| |
2007 |
2008 |
% change |
| Solid wood* |
289 |
329.5 |
14 |
| Tropical plywood |
15.5 |
16.4 |
5.8 |
| Pine plywood |
26.6 |
51.5 |
94 |
| Tropical sawnwood |
46.4 |
51.3 |
10.6 |
| Pine sawnwood |
17.5 |
22.2 |
26.9 |
| Wood furniture |
51.5 |
63.8 |
23.9 |
*Figures for solid wood exclude pulp and paper exports
Brazil’s Exports by Volume in February 2008 (000 m³)
| Tropical plywood |
31.19 |
28.72 |
-8.6 |
| Pine plywood |
101.07 |
147.52 |
46 |
| Tropical sawnwood |
124.79 |
112.5 |
-9.8 |
| Pine sawnwood |
91.85 |
109.11 |
18.8 |
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