The state of Gujarat has been pioneer in few areas of manufacturing e.g HPL, PVC boards, Adhesives, ACP, Sawn timber and Tiles and Sanitary. The wood particle board industry of Gujarat also figures as a major share holder in the country.
Lumber and sawn timber that is largely used in making of doors and window frames has become costlier during last 2 years.
Sawn timber imports witnessed a big boost in FY 2018 after having marginal drop last year. The data revealed by the reports from DGCI&S indicates that import of sawn timber
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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.
Sawn timber imports have shrunk by 7 percent compared to last years. According to the report of DGCI&S, Sawn timber import reduced by approx. Rs 130 crore in 2016-17 from Rs 1933 crore in FY 2015-16.
As reported earlier by The Ply Reporter there has been the phenomenal change in Government policy towards boosting the prospects for opening wood panel furniture industries in the country.
The GST rate on Sawn Timber and Face Veneer is reported to be proposed in 18% slab, which will help this sector to become formal. Experts say that India consumes huge quantity of sawn timber supplied by thousands of saw mills (big and small) located