Congo: Ban on log exports comes into force

Since January 1, 2023, the log export ban in the Republic of the Congo has come into effect as scheduled. Now, the log export in Pointe-Noire Port is limited to semi-finished and finished products, and no log will be exported in the form of logs. This move will increase the timber industry’s contribution to domestic production Contribution to gross value (GDP), the Government says. Considering that their respective domestic wood processing industry has not yet had enough experience, the Republic of Congo and other Central African countries negotiated to postpone the log export ban originally scheduled ...