Indonesian plywood is offered big opportunities by FLEGT license on the EU market

The Global Timber Forum has published an interview with the CEOs of two European importing companies, Alexander de Groot of Fepco and Koen de Witte of Altripan, that were among the first to receive FLEGT licensed wood from Indonesia.    The interview highlights both the market opportunities and remaining challenges of FLEGT licensing from the perspective of two of Europe’s largest plywood importing companies.    According to Alexander de Groot, FLEGT licensing offers a significant market opportunity for Indonesian plywood in Europe as due diligence is no longer required and buyers can be ...