Dec 24, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. The value of Canadian imports of tropical sawn hardwood fell to $2.4 million in September, down 22% from August. The decline in September was mainly in imports from Brazil, following exceptionally high import levels in August. Year-to-date imports remain significantly higher than in 2013 (+21%), ITTO reported.

The largest source of Canadian imports was Cameroon at $692,425, followed by Ecuador and Brazil. Indonesia’s shipment declined slightly in September, but on a year-to- date basis Canada’s imports from Indonesia have doubled compared to the same time last year.

Sapelli imports increased to $586,186, up 69% from August. Virola, imbuia and balsa (combined) imports also grew in September, while imports of mahogany, meranti and other species declined from the previous month.