EU27 imports of tropical wood and wooden furniture started this year slowly in January and February but surged to US$327 million in March and then again to US$353 million in April, the highest monthly import recorded since January 2012. Import value fell away only slightly to US$338 million in May and US$330 million in June.
The value of EU27 imports of most tropical wood products increased in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2021. For wooden furniture, joinery and flooring from tropical countries, imports were higher even than in 2019 before the pandemic.
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