1H 2015 exports of wood products totalled 174,409 cubic metres, a 21.5% rise on first half 2014 exports. 1H 2015 export earnings totalled Euro 88.71 million.
Four products topped the export list in the first half of this year : sawnwood (air and kiln dry), plywood ( for regional markets), poles and billets. These products accounted for a volume of 151,679 cubic metres, worth Euro 73.28 million, or 83% of total earnings.
In summary, the breakdown of export destinations was as follows: Europe 12.5%, Asia/Far East 58.5%, Africa 20%, USA 6% and Middle East countries 3%.