Sep 17, 2009. /Lesprom Network/. Peru’s wood exports from January to June 2009 were valued at $66.01 million while for the same period in 2008 were $119.76 million, a drop of 45%. The three main export destination markets were China, Mexico and the US, which together represented nearly 78% of wood sector exports, as ITTO reported Lesprom Network. The Bolivian market increased its imports and New Zealand’s market continued to grow. On the other hand, Mexico curtailed its imports by 71% following a substantial reduction in imports of mouldings. China, Mexico and the US all reduced their imports in the month of June 2009 when compared to the same month of 2008. In contrast, Venezuela increased its imports of 56% in the month June 2009 compared with the same month 2008. Semi-manufactured products during the period comprised 40.2% of wood exports worth $26.54 million. The main destination market for products from this sub-sector was China. Hong Kong SAR also increased it imports of semi-manufactured products by 80.7% in the same period. Sawnwood amounted to 36% of wood exports in the sector, although overall exports fell 58% by value from 2008 levels. Exports of veneer wood and plywood for the January – June 2009 period were $6.96 million, about 55% less than the same period in 2008. Exports of furniture and parts also dropped to $3.66 million by value in 2008. A large drop in demand from the US contributed to the overall 47.7% decrease in wood exports by value.