Imports of wood doors into the EU were valued at Euro 168 million in the first 6 months of 2015, 20% more than the same period last year. Imports from China increased 24% to Euro 56.4 million, while imports from Indonesia increased 37% to Euro 50.5 million and imports from Malaysia were up 26% at Euro 21.1 million.

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EU wood door imports rise 20% in 1H 2015

Oct 27, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. Imports of wood doors into the EU were valued at Euro 168 million in the first 6 months of 2015, 20% more than the same period last year, ITTO reported.

Imports from China increased 24% to Euro 56.4 million, while imports from Indonesia increased 37% to Euro 50.5 million and imports from Malaysia were up 26% at Euro 21.1 million.

Imports of wood doors from Brazil remained stable at Euro 9.3 million during the period.

Imports accounted for around 4.6% of the total supply of EU wooden door consumption in 2015, up slightly from 4.5% in 2013 but down from 5% in 2010.