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QUIZ: The oldest veneer was cut from which species of tree?

Answer: Ebony was used by the ancient Egyptians.

In 2020, EU and UK imports of plywood fell 6% to 4.28 million cubic meters. This followed a decline of 5% in 2019. However, the total volume of imports of plywood in 2020 still resulted in the fourth strongest year in the last two decades.

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Fordaq: Significant loss of market share for tropical hardwood plywood in EU

The U.S. Department of Commerce is reviewing Chinese-made cabinets and vanities shipped to the U.S. between October 9, 2019 and March 31, 2021. Interested parties must request a review before the end of April.

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The Canadian Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association as well as coalition member companies have appealed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's decision that Canadian decorative hardwood plywood manufacturers have not been injured by hardwood plywood imported from China. The notice was filed with the Federal Court of Appeal in Ottawa on March 19.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIV, Issue VII: Vietnam's Wood Exports Skyrocket | Hardwood Flooring Imports Pour Into U.S.