Lower timber export volumes in Central and Western Africa

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Timber exports from Cameroon almost halfed (-45%) and around 60% of the countrie's sawmills supposedly stopped operations. The government is preparing a very longed for package of support for the local industry. But even if mills wish to resume operations they will face logs shortages, especially for timbers that are now in demand as markets are beginning to revive. There are reports of a large volume of, mainly secondary, peeler logs for the Chinese market held up in the port and they are deteriorating fast.

Timber exports from the Congo have also fallen due to the combined impact of the pandemic and tough implementation of the export quota system. Control on exports is very tight in the Port of Pointe Noire. There are reports of several Chinese mills ceasing operations. Most mills cut okoume for the Chinese and other Asian markets. There are reports of some timber shippers taking advantage of deals offered by conventional vessels looking for return cargos after delivering cement. 

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