Question 40967 — woods and forests

Summary

Mr. Guillaume Chiche alerts the Minister of Agriculture and Food about the massive export of logs. The international context of log exports to Asia poses difficulties for the wood sector. In fact, all professionals in the sector, both in industry and in crafts, are less and less able to source oak or softwood; thus, in May 2021, Chinese purchases increased to 42% for oak and 66% for softwood. In a press release, the professional organization of timber players in France deplores that "China continues to siphon off French forests" and regrets "the absence of a representative from France and Brussels", while other countries are protecting their industry, like for example Russia which will ban the export of its logs in 2022. The problems encountered in terms of supply are not exclusive of the exponential increase in prices, namely between +100% and +300% in one year. This increase in prices puts the wood industry at risk. It is therefore necessary to limit exports with the aim of safeguarding jobs in this sector and above all ensuring the sustainability of these companies. He asks her her intentions on this subject.

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