Tropical hardwood imports held steady in October 2020 in U.S.

Imports of sawn tropical hardwood rose only 2% in October as imports for 2020 continue to lag far below those of 2019, reports ITTO. The 13,491 m³ imported was more than 38% below the volume imported in October of last year. Year-to-October imports remain down 36% from 2019.

Imports from Ecuador and Malaysia each rose by 39% in October, yet they remain the two countries whose exports to the US are down the most for the year. Year-to-October imports from Ecuador are down 68% while imports from Malaysia are off by 44%.