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Because of an NGO report on illegally sourced wood from Ukrainian suppliers used in some of IKEA's most popular chairs the is going to review its wood supply chain in the country. "We acknowledge that illegal logging remains a widespread global issue, and work proactively to... [više ...]
In May 2020, the value of Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) dropped 13.5% compared to May 2019, from US$ 273.3 million to US$ 236.3 million. The value of pine sawnwood exports declined 9% between May 2019 (US$47.7 million) and May 2020... [više ...]
The Exporters Association (ADEX) has reported that in the first quarter 2020 Peru's wood product exports reached US$24.7 million FOB. This represents a decline of almost 20% compared to the first quarter 2019 (US$31 million FOB). Semi-manufactured products accounted for 58%... [više ...]
Wood product exports to China between January and May this year increased despite the pandemic. Indroyono Soesilo, Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires (APHI), suggested that this was because Indonesia has a niche market in China. The... [više ...]
A recently released report details the upheavals experienced by the timber industry during the Movement Control Order (MCO) first implemented on March 18. Many companies faced challenges. To support industries the government introduced the so-called “Prihatin Stimulus Package”... [više ...]
The government of Gabon has passed new laws that will come into effect in 2021 and will affect the forestry and timber sectors. The tax structure has been reset with the aim of encouraging processing for export. While this has not been verified reports suggest the export tax... [više ...]
Among all the internationally renowned exhibitions to be held this year, Furniture China and Maison Shanghai are the lucky ones that currently not being push for delay by the COVID-19 pandemic...... [više ...]
U.S. imports of hardwood flooring fell by 14% in April to its lowest level in three years. While imports in this area did not see any distinct monthly plunge due to the global pandemic, hardwood flooring imports have eroded and are now down 28% year-to-date from last year...... [više ...]
After a year of slight contraction in 2018, the overall consumption figures of parquet in Europe upturned for 2019. The consolidated data provided by the FEP - European Federation of the Parquet industry - member companies and affiliated national associations are showing an increase by 1.2% of the global European market in 2019 compared to 2018...... [više ...]
As expected, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted new residential furniture orders, which dropped 29% in March compared to the same period a year ago, and 23% from February...... [više ...]
