An industry responsible for the manufacturing of products that are a part of people’s daily life. From lumber in its several uses, plywood, , doors, mouldings, flooring, wood frameworks and construction in general, as well as pellets and biomass; the processed timber has a great range of applications and uses, and an important synergy with various other industrial sectors.
The national wood industry is recognized for investing in the development of products, technical improvement and new solutions for domestic and international markets, based on sustainability and environmental conservation.
Throughout the years, the industrial wood sector has been expressively contributing for the country’s socioeconomic development, through the generation of revenue, income and jobs, in addition to the contribution for a positive trade balance as well as for the gross value of production. Besides such contributions, it further comes out as a sector of economy that is based on a renewable raw material which plays a role in the fight against the effects of climate change.