Brazil: Mato Grosso timber exports rose in April
Jul 06, 2010. In April 2010, Mato Grosso, Brazil, exported 1,348 cubic metres of roundwood, slightly over 27,000 cubic metres of sawnwood and 18,603 cubic metres of plywood and profiles. The timber industry accounted for 3.5% of state’s total exports in April 2010, while the figure was 1.2% in April 2009.
Jul 06, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. In April 2010, Mato Grosso, Brazil, exported 1,348 cubic metres of roundwood, slightly over 27,000 cubic metres of sawnwood and 18,603 cubic metres of plywood and profiles. The timber industry accounted for 3.5% of state’s total exports in April 2010, while the figure was 1.2% in April 2009, ITTO reported.
In April 2010, timber sector in Mato Grosso employed 57% more than in April last year. The forestry sector is the fifth largest sector in terms of employment in the state.