Myanmar’s timber exports to China plummet

In the first half of 2016, China’s log imports from Myanmar were 9,700 cubic metre valued at US$13.96 million, plummeting 97% in volume and 87% in value.

Myanmar ranked 42nd among the various sources for China’s hardwood log imports. China’s sawnwood imports from Myanmar were 6600 cubic metre valued at US$3.09 million, plummeting 85% in volume and 89% in value.

Additionally, Myanmar ranked 37th among suppliers of China’s sawn hardwood imports.

 

Source: ITTO