Feb 27, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. Brazil’s sawnwood exports in 2013 fell 5% in value and 11% in volume year on year. In 2012, the main markets were the Netherlands, China, France, the United States and Vietnam, representing 13.2%, 12.5 %, 12.3 %, 11.4% and 9.2% respectively, as ITTO reported.

In 2013, the main markets remained the same as in 2012 but China became the top buyer taking 15% of all Brazil’s sawnwood exports. Demand in the US accounted for 13%, France 11%, the Netherlands 9% and Vietnam 7.6%

In terms of volume, 2013 exports fell to 338,324 cubic metres from the 379,547 cubic metres in 2012. Exporters in Pará state accounted for 35% of all sawnwood exports followed by Mato Grosso (26%), Rondônia (14%) and Paraná (10%).