Guyana: Mora and purpleheart logs are the current favourites in export markets

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ITTO's Tropical Timber Market Report
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The weakness in demand for greenheart logs continues and there were no exports of this product during the period under review. Demand in the local market is stable and there is continued processing of greenheart logs into added value products to satisfy the housing market.

On the other hand, purpleheart logs are in demand in export markets and prices are favourable for all log categories. The current price levels are higher than those in the previous period of review. Mora logs are also in demand and this translated into attractive and improved prices for all log categories compared with levels in the previous period.

Firm European demand for sawn greenheart surprises the trade
While demand for greenheart logs is weak the situation is different for greenheart sawnwood. Undressed greenheart sawnwood attracted good prices and rather surprisingly, there was firm demand from major buyers in Europe, Guyana’s main market for greenheart. Overall, prices for undressed greenheart sawnwood are holding for all categories except merchantable.

After a quiet period, undressed greenheart prime quality was in demand again on the export market and good prices of US$ 800 per cubic metre were secured. Select quality undressed greenheart was exported at prices from US$636 to US$806 per cubic metre, up on levels in the previous period. On the other hand, exporters report that prices for undressed greenheart sound quality fell from US$1,509 to US$1,399 per cubic metre.

Prices for undressed purpleheart select quality remain unchanged while undressed Mora sawnwood prices were favourable during this fortnight period with export demand for all categories except prime quality. During the period under review dressed sawn prices were mixed. Dressed greenheart prices fell at the top of the range from US$1,350 to US$996 per cubic metre. Dressed purpleheart prices, on the other hand, rose significantly from US$912 to US$1,060 per cubic metre for this period in comparison to the previous period.

Guyana washiba (ipe) in the form of dressed sawnwood attracted a remarkable price average of USD 2,500 per cubic metre. Guyana plywood was shipped to destinations in the Caribbean and South America at prices as much as US$600 per cubic metre.

Malaysia Log PricesExport Log  Prices

Logs, FOB Georgetown
 SQ - $ Avg unit per m3
               
Std Fair Small
Greenheart*
- - -
Purpleheart
215-275 170-280  150-270
Mora  
120-165 115-155 110-145
*Small SQ is used for piling in the USA and EU. Price depends on length. In the case of no price indication, there is no reported export during the period under review.
 
Guyana Sawnwood Prices
Logs, FOB Georgetown  $ Avg unit per m3
EU and US markets Undressed dressed
Greenheart

Prime 800 -
Standard - 615-996
Select 575-806  
Sound 1,399  
Merchantable -  
Purpleheart Prime - -
Standard - 750-1,066
Select 650-1,050  
Sound -  
Merchantable -  
Mora


Prime -  
Select 500  
Sound 467  
Merchantable 400  

In the case of no price indication, there is no reported export during the period under review.

Guyana Plywood Prices

Plywood, FOB Georgetown Port $ Avg unit val. per m3
Baromalli BB/CC 5.5mm Not available
    12mm 485-600
  Utility 5.5mm No export
    12mm "

In the case of no price indication, there is no reported export during the period under review.

Guyana’s forestry sector falls under New Ministry of Government
Following the 2011 elections in Guyana the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment responsible for the forestry and mining sectors in the country has been established. The new ministry is currently headed by the former Minister of Agriculture Mr. Robert Persaud and seeks to harmonise policies in key areas of environment and natural resources so as to increase development within the natural resources sector.

This new ministry will be addressing a number of issues related to mining, environment, climate change and forestry. Guyana has been actively engaged in international dialogue to ensure and promote legal timber production and sustainable forest management and work on this will be enhanced.

Progress on the implementation of the Guyana Legality Assurance System
The Guyana Legality Assurance System framework falls within the mandate of the new ministry in maintaining the legality aspect within forestry. The Guyana Legality Assurance System has recently undergone rigorous review/audit by international bodies to assure its transparency and acceptance internationally. A progress report on the implementation of the system was recently handed to the then Minister of Agriculture (now the new Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment). Implementation of this system is expected to make further progress in 2012.

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