European demand for tropical hardwoods remains subdued due to uncertain economic conditions in all the main markets. The strong euro has meant particularly slow buying of African species and given dollar denominated species an edge. Importers stocks of African hardwood species are generally high and it is becoming increasingly difficult for importers to pass on replacement prices.
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Over the last 12 months the European Commission has been investigating the potential to introduce EU-wide legislation designed to prevent imports of illegal wood.
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