THE Middle East and North Africa (Mena) remains a key destination for American hardwoods amidst increasing demand within the region’s furniture, interiors and flooring sectors. Despite the widespread effects of the global recession, the region continues to show significant demand for American hardwoods, with exports from the US reaching $74.

THE Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is seeking to enhance wood trade between Malaysia and the UAE, given the country’s efforts to establish itself as a trade and service hub in the region.

ABOUT a third of each year’s forest crop is used in construction and the demand continues to rise. A significant portion of this rising demand can be met by increasing production, reducing waste during processing and protecting commodities in service from deterioration.

TITAN Wood says its high-performance Accoyo wood has enormous opportunities in the Middle East, one of the fastest growing markets in the world.