Canadian imports of tropical sawnwood were worth $1.40 million in November, down 4% from the previous month. Year-to-date Canadian imports were up 16% from November 2015, ITTO reported.
Sapelli sawnwood imports fell by one third in November to $258,168. Imports of virola, imbuia and balsa (combined) grew from October with balsa imports from Ecuador accounting for approximately half of the growth.
Year-to-date most major exporters of tropical sawnwood to Canada gained over the same time last year, except several African suppliers. Canadian imports from Congo (formerly Brazzaville), Ghana and Congo (formerly Zaire) declined compared to January to November 2015.
