In January 2020, Peruvian timber exports were worth $9.1 million FOB, this represents an almost 20% decline from the $11.2 million export earnings in January 2019, as the Exporters Association (ADEX) reported. In January 2020 exports of semi-manufactured products accounted for 54% of total exports while sawnwood accounted for a further 37% share. The export value of both groups of products was down year-on-year, according to ITTO.
Of the $9.1 million exported in January, China was the main market with a 43% share which was up significantly year-on-year. Mexico was the second largest market in January with 12% share but here export earnings dropped. Other markets of note were France and Denmark.
