In February 2024 Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) increased 16% in value compared to February 2023 from US$262.2 million to US$304.2 million, as ITTO reported.
Pine sawnwood exports increased 9% in value between February 2023 (US$50.9 million) and February 2024 (US$55.6 million). In volume, exports increased 15.5% over the same period from 215,200 m3 to 248,600 m3.
However, tropical sawnwood exports declined 12.5% in volume, from 24,000 m3 in February 2023 to 21,000 m3 in February 2024. In value, exports fell 18% from US$12.7 million to US$10.4 million, over the same period.
Pine plywood exports increased 10% in value in February 2024 (US$57.1 million) compared to February 2023 (US$51.7 million). In volume, exports increased 9% over the same period, from 165,700 m3 (February 2023) to 180,300 m3 (February 2024).
Exports of tropical plywood dropped 61% in volume and by 52% invalue from 4,600 m3 and US$2.1 million in February 2023 to 1,800 m3 and US$1.0 million in February 2024, respectively.
On a brighter note, exports of wooden furniture increased from US$38.6 million in February 2023 to US$45.9 million in February 2024, an increase of 19%.
