Between January and October this year Brazilian plywood exports (coniferous and non-coniferous) totalled $381 million a 7.3% increase compared to the same period of 2013. In 2013, Brazil was the largest plywood producer and exporter as the country produced 2.57 million cubic metres and exported 1.25 million cubic metres earning $429.23 million.

Brazilian plywood exports increased by 7.3% in January - October

19:17 / November 24, 2014

Nov 24, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. Demand for plywood (coniferous and tropical) across South America is high and production capacity is increasing. The main plywood producers and exporters in South America are Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, ITTO reported.

In 2013, Brazil was the largest plywood producer and exporter as the country produced 2.57 million cubic metres and exported 1.25 million cubic metres earning $429.23 million.

Between January and October this year Brazilian plywood exports (coniferous and non-coniferous) totalled $381 million a 7.3% increase compared to the same period of 2013.

The main markets up to October this year were the United Kingdom, (17%) followed by Germany (14%), Belgium (13%) and USA (8%). Productivity has improved in Brazilian mills through the use of modern equipment that allows small diameter logs to be utilised.

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Brazilian plywood exports increased by 7.3% in January - October

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