BRAZIL – As reported by IBA (Brazilian Tree Industry), in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q-2023) the consumption of wood-based panels (PB/MDP, MDF/HDF and Hardboard) in Brazil reached 1.72 million m3, a slight drop of 1.4 percent compared to the 1.74 million m3 reached in 2Q-2022.

BRAZIL – Brazilian wood furniture exports witnessed a significant decline of 18.5% in the first half of 2023 (6M-2023), reaching a value of USD 272.33 million compared to USD 334.18 million in 6M-2022.

BELGIUM – These measures were recently renewed on June 13, 2023. Originally introduced in 2004, these duties were slated to expire after a five-year period.

WALES – This prominent technical conference serves as a premier platform for exploring wood-based panel research and innovation, drawing participants from around the globe.

GERMANY – The German furniture industry faces major demand challenges, reported Jan Kurth, Managing Director of the German Furniture Industry Association.

USA – The US Department of Commerce issued its final determination that hardwood plywood exported from Vietnam using hardwood plywood inputs sourced from China is, in fact, a product of China.

BRAZIL – The Top Mobile 2023 award winners were announced on July  18. Top Móbile is an annual award for top of mind brands in Brazil.

PERU – The value of Peruvian imports of wooden furniture grew 36.5% in June 2023 and reached USD 4.2 million, compared to USD 3.1 million in June of the previous year. 

PERU – The value of Peruvian imports of plastic edgebands amounted to USD 2.57 million in the first half of 2023 (6M-2023).

BELGIUM – On July 14th, 2023, with the publication of the Regulation 2023/1464, the EU Commission has adopted new significant measures  to reduce formaldehyde emission from a wide range of products including wood-based panels and furniture.

CHILE – The value of Chilean exports of particleboard (PB/MDP) increased by 13.1 percent in the first 5 months of 2023 (5M-2023) reaching USD 46.60 million, compared to USD 41.20 million in the same period of 2022.

ECUADOR – The value of Ecuadorian imports of decorative papers for wood panel surfaces reached USD 15.12 million in the first half of 2023 (6M-2023).