Malaysia: First half wood products export performance
The Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) reported timber sector exports of RM10.46 billion (approx. US$ 3.77 billion) in the first half of the year. Wooden furniture exports accounted for the biggest share of wood product exports at RM3.33 billion (31.8% of the total). Plywood exports ranked second at RM2.25 billion (21.5%) followed by sawnwood exports at RM1.47 billion (14.0%). Log exports comprised just under 10% of all wood product exports at RM998 million in the first h