India exports timber since after Independence. The Export Import Trade in India is in bloom since ancient times. India was a land covered with trees and forests.
The potential to export timber was realized only after India won its independence. India made forests a responsibility of the people under the National Forestry Policy in 1988.
India Exports different types of Timber wood to the countries of the world. Here’s a variety of timber woods and what they are used for:
- Logs and Timber Beams are used as building materials
- Timber Wood sheets to make tables and doors
- The wood of Timber is used to make furniture.
- Timber Wood Beams to make pillars and other alike structures
Woods are used for more than many purposes. India exports the best quality of Timber to the world.
China is the largest competitor of India in Timber export. China ranks first in exporting Timber whereas India exports only 42 percent of its total production of timber.
India earns huge profits by exporting timber wood to the world. Here’s a list of countries where India exports and revenue we earn:
- Seychelles – 65 Lac Inr
- Kuwait – 46 Lac Inr
- UAE – 44 Lac Inr
- Nepal – 18 Lac Inr
- USA – 18 Lac Inr