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Republic of Congo | PIC

Plywood opportunity

Plywood is a very important construction material which is in high demand in all markets. Currently, the Republic of Congo is an importer of plywood along with DRC and Angola, which are nearby large markets. With all resources available within the country, like Okoume and Eucalyptus for face and core veneer respectively, it is a very good opportunity to manufacture plywood.

Plywood CAPABILITIES & FACILITIES IN Republic of Congo PIC

600,000 cbm

yearly supply of Okoume wood

600,000 cbm

of Eucalyptus wood supply

8,000 cbm

plywood is produced every year, against a domestic demand of 30,000 cbm annually

Plywood Business in PIC, Congo: KEY ADVANTAGES FOR INVESTORS

USD 100 billion: Projected value of the global plywood market by 2025 (Fortune Business Insights) – signifying a vast market for plywood products.
Abundant Resources: The Republic of Congo boasts vast reserves of fast-growing tropical hardwoods, ideal for sustainable plywood production (World Bank).
Limited Domestic Processing: The Republic of Congo currently exports a significant portion of its logs, creating a substantial opportunity for domestic plywood processing within PIC Zone.
Proximity to Raw Materials: PIC Zone's strategic location near major logging concessions minimizes transportation costs for crucial wood resources.
Modern Infrastructure: The PIC Zone offers a well-developed infrastructure, potentially including efficient port facilities for importing machinery and exporting finished plywood products.