Tropical sawnwood export volumes in the same period were up 6.4%, from 28,300 cubic metres in September 2013 to 30,100 cubic metres in September 2014. In terms of value, exports increased 11.5% from $14.8 million to $16.5 million over the same period.
Pine sawnwood exports increased by 46% in value in September 2014 compared to September 2013, from $15 million to $21.9 million. In terms of volume, exports rose 44%, from 64,700 cubic metres to 93,200 cubic metres over the same period.
Tropical plywood exports increased 26.5% in volume, from 3,400 cubic metres in September 2013 to 4,300 cubic metres in September 2014 (but still very low compared to levels 10 years ago). In terms of value, tropical timber exports climbed 22.7%, from $2.2 million in September 2013 to $2.7 million in September 2014.
Pine plywood exports also increased by 28.9% in value in September 2014 in comparison with September 2013, from $29.4 million to $37.9 million. Export volumes increased 25%, from 81,700 cubic metres to 102,100 cubic metres, during the same period.
Wooden furniture exports grew from $40.2 million in September 2013 to $45.9 million in September 2014, a 14.2% improvement.