Growth further strengthened The Rougier Africa International branch recorded Euro 72.8 million in half-year revenues, up 24.2% compared with the first half of 2014. The 2Q 2015 saw growth pick up pace (+29.9%), driven by the increase in shipments from Cameroon and Congo compared with the first half of 2014, which had been particularly affected by port handling issues at Douala. To a lesser extent, it has also been supported by the turnaround in sales in Gabon.
Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux: resilience in a sluggish environment Despite a still challenging environment for the French construction market, Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux achieved Euro 16 million in half-year revenues, consistent with the first half of 2014.
Sawn timber sales show 19% growth compared with the first half of 2014, against a backdrop of stable sales prices on the markets. The increase in volumes sold reflects the high level of shipments from Douala port and the development of the timber species mix.
Log sales, also supported by the strong level of shipments from Cameroon, came in 33.5% higher than the first half of 2014.
Plywood sales are stable compared with the previous year.
Rougier Group is a market leader for certified African tropical timber. The Group operates around three business lines: Rougier Afrique International (natural forest harvesting, industrial processing and international trade), Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux (importing and distribution in France of timber from all origins), and Lignafrica (research, management and investment in industrial forest plantations in Africa).
