required report public distribution date 7 5 2005 gain number my5028 malaysia solid wood products annual approved by jonathan gressel us embassy kuala lumpur prepared raymond hoh highlights 2004 was a banner year for exports to imports of temperate hardwood lumber rose 55 and retained the position as top supplier softwood also 17 although finland overtook 1 outlook is bright malaysian furniture flooring industries set further expand in overseas market timber industry performed very well logs 2 respectively overall export earnings from chalked up an impressive 21 growth optimistic with expecting 10 on june 28 imposed ban rubberwood assure supplies domestic previously small amount were exported under quota includes psd changes yes trade matrix my1 my table contents executive summary 3 production
