After logging ban in Myanmar, Laos and restricted log felling min Malaysia, Indonesia and other tropical timber exporting countries, Okoumé is vital wood specie
Gabon witnessed an increase of 20% from 600,000 cbm in 2007 to 720,000 cbm in 2014 and currently estimated to be around 900,000 cbm.
Okoumé is recognised as one of the world’s best materials for rotary cut veneers and face veneers, peeled from Okoumé are in high demand in Europe, China and USA, and its demand is gradually picking up in India as well.