Peru (IHB).- The Export Association of Peru (ADEX) has reported that June 2010 exports of wood products were US$ 18.2 million, up 50% from the levels in June 2009. In the

first half of 2010, wood product exports reached US$82 million, representing a 31% growth from the same period last year. Three biggest buyers were China, United States and Mexico, together accounting for 82% of the total export volume.In June, Taiwan P.o.C and Sweden increased their imports of sawnwood, plywood and decking materials compared to last year. Venezuela and Japan reduced their wood product imports significantly from last year, by 78% and 32% respectively.