Exports of US sawn hardwoods were valued at $1.6 million in 2014 a fall of around 24% year on year.
However exports of US hardwood veneers to India rose almost 20% to $1.5 million in 2014 while US hardwood log exports to India were valued at $ 2.25 million in the same year.
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) plans to run grading and design seminars for Indian importers, manufacturers and specifiers in the second half of 2015.
According to the USDA the main species of sawnwood exported to India in 2014 were hickory, ash and white oak.
