Global Wood Resources Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 2013 This presentation is prepared on behalf of the Cambodian Department of Forest Industry and International Cooperation Page 1 of 12
Global Wood Resources Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 2013 Introduction to the Speaker Speaker: Michael Hermens (53 years old) Nationality: Dutch (but left The Netherlands 31 years ago) Background: 1982 Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering specialized in public housing using timber • 1982 – 1987 Worked five years in the construction industry in Saudi Arabia • 1987 Arrived in Singapore and joined “IMS Group” as partner and MD of “IMS Kiln • Drying” 1996 IMS was sold and I started the timber business • 1998 Incorporated “Asia Panel Products” later renamed to “APP Timber” • Page 2 of 12
Global Wood Resources Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 2013 Introduction to APP Timber APP Timber is an Asian based company specialized in the supply of imported sawn timber, • logs, veneer and timber products for the Asian timber industry Our HQ is in Malaysia and we have various marketing operations all over Asia • APP Timber has warehouses in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand • We source from over 30 countries worldwide • Our sales teams have good knowledge not only about raw materials but also in • manufacturing and we aim to be known as Asia’s most innovative company providing imported timber solutions offering cost effective solutions using from sustainable resources APP Timber is FSC certified and PEFC’s 1 st Asia’s International Commercial Stakeholder • Page 3 of 12
Global Wood Resources Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 2013 ASEAN – Current Status The supply of local tropical hardwoods is less due to restricted logging • The quality of local tropical hardwoods is getting less (younger and smaller trees) • Prices of local tropical hardwoods are increasing • The rubberwood supply and prices are heavily influenced by China’s demand • ASEAN is affected by the EU Timber Regulations implemented in March 2013 • Foreign buyers of ASEAN made timber products dictate the timber species • The result is an increased demand for imported sawn timber and veneers, especially • certified products (PEFC, FSC, SFI, AFS, etc) Page 4 of 12
Global Wood Resources Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 2013 Cambodia – Current Status Seems sufficient supply of local tropical hardwoods, no softwoods • An increased demand for timber products for local construction of housing, hotels, • offices, resorts, etc Local hardwoods can have a higher value for export products compared to using for local • products There will be pressure by International organisations to introduce Sustainable Forest • Management practise (for example comply with EUTR) Foreign investors might demand sustainable products even for domestic products • Enough people but insufficient production facilities and lack of technical know-how • Page 5 of 12
Global Wood Resources Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 2013 Main Species by continent for imported products Page 6 of 12
Global Wood Resources Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 2013 Origin of imported products per country 10.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 Africa Asia 6.0 Oceania 5.0 Europe 4.0 North America 3.0 South America 2.0 1.0 0.0 Indonesia Vietnam Malaysia Thailand China India Export Page 7 of 12
Global Wood Resources Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 2013 Country diversification for imported products Others India 6.2% Indonesia 8.4% 28.8% China 8.5% Indonesia Vietnam Malaysia 11.3% Thailand Thailand China India 21.4% Others 15.4% Vietnam Malaysia Based on APP Timber’s actual trading value in 2013 • Page 8 of 12
Global Wood Resources Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 2013 Manufacturing diversification for imported products Panels Flooring 3.4% 9.9% Furniture Others Furniture 10.8% 38.7% Warehouse Doors Others Flooring 14.7% Panels Doors 22.6% Warehouse Based on APP Timber’s actual trading value in 2013 • Page 9 of 12
Global Wood Resources Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 2013 APP Timber’s future in Cambodia Interested to cooperate with local companies to develop long-term business in marketing • imported sustainable timber and timber products Provide information on imported timber products • Provide technical know-how how to use imported timber products • Keeping small volumes of timber in local warehouses • Using the warehouse in Malaysia initially as main supply base for Cambodia • Assist in the development of export programs using imported and domestic timber • products Page 10 of 12
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