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French research center CEEB (Centre d’Etudes de l’Economie du Bois) together with the national wood federation FNB (Federation Nationale du Bois) quarterly publish average prices for French lumber...
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Will 2017 be better than 2016 for the French wooden packaging sector? The answer to this question is not easy as the presidential elections with uncertain results approach and render the whole situation even less stable. In the context of a sluggish economy, most pallet and other wooden packaging producers continue to refer to the ambiguity of the situation characterized by two major factors: a stagnant market and orders from packaging consumers that cover only day-to-day needs
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Sarawak log exporters are saying that market sentiment is uncertain as some log buyers are waiting to see if the Indonesian authorities decide to allow the export of plantation logs.
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Analysts report that demand in the main export markets remains weak but that there are signs of increased buyer interest in Europe and that, after a quiet spell, Indian buyers have become more active.
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Tan Chin Huat, chairman of the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) said that exhibitors at last months’ fair reported record orders of RM2.63 billion (approximately US$854 million)...
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Preliminary figures for Malaysian timber exports in 2012 suggest they totalled RM 19.9 billion (approximately US$ 6.3 billion) however, the statistics are still being finalised...
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As the Chinese New Year holidays approach the timber industries in Malaysia are beginning to wind down production and prepare for a shut down from the first week in February. Sawmills, especially in Peninsular Malaysia, will shut for an extended break in early February...
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Industries close to welcome Chinese Year of the snake
The timber industry in Malaysia traditionally closes for the Chinese New Year celebrations...
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The most recent export data shows that Malaysian exports totalled RM 390.3 billion for the period January to September 2012; this generated an average monthly positive trade balance of around RM 10 billion...
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The Malaysian Ministry of Plantation Industries and
Commodities has indicated that some progress has been
made in talks with the European Union (EU) concerning
the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA)...
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The Ministry of International Trade and Industry is urging
the timber sector in Sarawak, as the state with the largest
timber resource, to consider expanding investment in the
furniture industry...
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In 2010, the official Dutch government timber
procurement body TPAC judged that the Malaysian
Timber Certification System (MTCS) does not meet the
Dutch procurement criteria for wood...
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The Malaysian Plantation and Commodities Ministry said
that the Malaysian timber industry is projected to meet its
export target of RM20 billion to RM21 billion, which is
close to the RM20.5 billion exports in 2010...
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Malaysia’s exports of wooden furniture in 2011 are
expected be no higher than the RM6.5 billion achieved in
2010 as continued uncertainty in the global economy
weighs on the timber manufacturing and export sectors...
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Sarawak based Jaya Tiasa Holdings Bhd. is of the view
that export market prices for logs from Sarawak will
remain firm due to the tight supply situation...
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Malaysian timber exports slowed in the first four months
of this year and timber exporters in the country are wary of
a yet another economic downturn in the US that could
impact timber markets around the world as in 2009...
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For the first 5 months of 2011 Malaysia’s exports of
wooden furniture and other wood products amounted to
Euro 201.65, a decline of around 6% compared to the
same period in 2010...
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The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) says
that there are 5 million ha. of certified tropical forest in
Malaysia, making this the world’s largest on record...
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With 85 per cent of Malaysia’s furniture being exported
manufacturers are constantly looking for new market
opportunities, especially in the non-traditional Asian
markets such as China and India...
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Prices of residential housing in Malaysia have increased to
a point where they are almost beyond the reach of many
young working adults, says an analyst...
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Industry urged to develop code of conduct
The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities
said that Malaysian timber businesses should lend their
support to the introduction of a code of conduct for the
industry as global consumers are becoming more aware of
issues related to sustainability and the environment...
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