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Tropical Timber Market Report
16 – 31st October 2003
HEADLINES
Bubinga log prices jump triggered by high demand from Asia buyers. Page 1
Indonesia seeks help from consumer countries in its fight against illegal logging.
Page 3
Brazil's tropical sawnwood exports up 18%.
Page 4
High prices for Brazilian pine plywood in US has repercussions for EU importers.
Page 6
Japanese importers complain that charter rates are soaring. Page 10
Liberian log ban hits Plywood exporter in China. Page 11
Wood chip exports from China flat.
Page 13
Sales of furniture fall slightly in the UK.
Page 14
ATIBT proposes lifting the UN embargo on timber imports from Liberia. Page 16
African timber sales in Holland affected by competitive prices for Asian woods.
Page 17
IWPA reports on documentation acceptable in US for Mahogany imports. Page 18