Dubai achieved a 36 per cent increase in overall trading of wood and wooden products in 2004 compared to 2003. The total value of wooden products traded in 2004 amounted to AED 7,358,107,835 as against AED 5,409,020,087 in the previous year.
The exports of wooden products in 2004 increased by 56 per cent over 2003, while imports grew by 42 per cent. The re-exports in 2004 recorded a 12.4 per cent growth compared to 2003.
The goods traded included fuel wood, wood charcoal, railway wood sleepers, particle board of wood, plywood, wooden frames for paintings, photographs and mirrors, packing cases, casks, tools, tableware, kitchenware, medical furniture, among others.
“Wood is one of the most widely used materials in all areas, be it construction, engineering, packaging, transportation or furnishing. The significant increase in Dubai’s trade in wood and wooden goods is a reflection of the rapid business growth and commercial development of the Emirate,” said Adel E. Al Ashram, Senior Manager, Department of Statistics, PCFC..
“The marked increase in imports of wooden products is mainly due to the major growth in the construction sector in Dubai, with residential and commercial enterprises coming up across the city. The favourable growth in trading of wooden products will continue in the coming years as well,” added Al Ashram.
Dubai’s wood industry has witnessed several positive changes in the recent years, with the adoption of innovative technology and machinery. Manufacturers of wooden products in Dubai are increasingly turning towards resources that can be renewed, to ensure protection of the natural environment.
