While Sabah’s (Malaysia) 1Q 2017 exports of laminated boards and mouldings remained almost unchanged year-on-year there was a 16% increase in sawnwood exports and an almost 39% increase in veneer exports.

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Sabah, Malaysia: Sawnwood exports increased by 16% in 1Q

While Sabah’s (Malaysia) 1Q 2017 exports of laminated boards and mouldings remained almost unchanged year-on-year there was a 16% increase in sawnwood exports and an almost 39% increase in veneer exports, ITTO reported.

However, compared to levels in the 1Q 2016 plywood export in the same period in 2017 fell slightly to 134,439 cubic metres from 136,265 cubic metres in 1Q 2016.