Fair
Interzum 2015
This is Chile at Interzum 2015, the Asia’s largest woodworking and furniture production trade fair.
- Interzum 2015
- About Chile
- Commercial Relations Chile – China
- Forestry and Wood Industry
- Chilean Forestry Exports
- Companies in the Chilean Booth
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Interzum 2015
The most important furniture and woodworking machinery fair of Asia
After 11 years, Interzum has become the leading event in Asia for those related to the industries of timber and woodworking machinery, furniture, and interior design. In 2014, the fair had 1,147 exhibitors, with 280 companies from 32 countries, bringing with them the latest products, equipment and technologies for buyers. Interzum is an event not to be missed.
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About Chile
- Chile has 24 trade agreements with 62 markets (or commercial partners), which represent 63.3% of the global population and the 85.3% of the global GDP.
- Political and economic stability, trade liberalization, transparency, legal certainty, professional expertise and excellent business opportunities, are part of Chile’s attributes praised in various international rankings.
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Commercial Relations Chile – China
Eight years ago Chile and China put in place a free trade agreement. Since then, trade between the two countries, with the subsequent tariff advantages associated with the agreement, has not stopped growing, positioning China as the main trading partner of Chile. Ten years ago, Chile exported less than a billion dollars to the Chinese market. In 2013, Chile exported more than US$19 billion.
As of January 1st of this year, Chilean exports included in the FTA were tariff-free, according to the respective tariff reduction schedules. Among the main Chilean goods that will benefit are: fresh grapes, some wines, fish meal, frozen trout, boric acids, salmon, olive oil, and other articles of iron.
Foreign Trade Chile – China (Thousands of Dollars FOB)
US$ MM 2012 US$ MM 2013 US$ MM 2014 % Va.r
14/13US$
14/13Total Exports 18.097,5 19.089,6 18.827,7 -1% -261,9 Total Imports 13.531,3 14.761,7 14.240,6 -4% -521,0 Trade Balance 31.628,8 33.851,2 33.068,3 -2% -782,9 Commercial Exchange 4.566,2 4.327,9 4.587,1 6% 259,2 Source: Business Intelligence Reports of ProChile, with figures from the Web page of Central Bank of Chile
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Forestry and Wood Industry
In Chile, the forestry sector is an important sector from environmental, social and economic points of view, participating with about 3% of the Gross Domestic Product of the country. The great development of this industry – based in a clear comparative and competitive advantage, mainly in respect to the species Radiata Pine – has resulted in sustained development and wide recognition in the international arena, strengthening the country’s position as a leader of sustainable forest management.
Chile has regions with extensive experience and knowledge of the forestry business. These areas have ideal soil and climate conditions for the planting and harvesting of plantations of Radiata Pine and Eucalyptus spp., fast-growing species that support the development of the Chilean timber industry.
In addition to their renowned quality attributes, in comparison to timber of the same species but produced in other parts of the world, Chilean forest plantations have an additional attribute which is sustainability. Of the 2.3 million hectares planted, 1.6 million hectares of the forests are certified under Sustainable Forest Management seals FSC or Certfor/PEFC (70% of the total); 104 companies have certified the traceability of their products to their origin with Chain of Custody standards and, finally, 84% of planted forests have been planted on bare soils with varying degrees of erosion, so that native forests have not been threatened.
In addition to the activities related to processing or primary production (primary industry), the Chilean forest complex consists of a set of subsectors that make up the so-called High Forest Industry. In this classification more than 200 exporting companies are identified.
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Chilean Forestry Exports
Chilean Forestry Exports to the World (Excluding cellulose)
Geographic Zone US$ MM 2012 US$ MM 2013 US$ MM
2014% Var.
’14/’13US$ Var. 2014 % Part. 2014 Africa 6,8 5,5 5,7 3% 0,2 0% North America 609,3 730,9 796,9 9% 66,0 26% Latin America 1.012,4 1.040,0 978,6 6% -6,14 32% Asia, Oceania and the Middle East 883,6 901,6 1.072,3 19% 170,7 32% Europe 203,9 185,4 215,4 16% 30,0 7% Other Countries 0,0 0,1 0,2 251% 0,2 0% Total 2.716,0 2.863,5 3.069,1 7% 205,6 100%
Source: Business Intelligence Reports of ProChile, with figures from the Web page of Central Bank of ChileForestry Exports to China
China / Subsector US$ MM 2012 US$ MM 2013 US$ MM 2014 % Var,
’14/’13US$ Var,
’14/’13% Part. 2014 Carpentry Parts and Pieces
for Construction126,8 201,9 237,7 18% 35,8 92% Timber and related products 0,5 1,0 19,5 1763% 18,5 8% Paper and Cardboard Products 0,5 0,2 0,3 6% 0,0 0% Wood Products – 0,0 0,0 42178% 0,0 0% Total 127,8 203,2 257,5 27% 54,3 100%
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Companies in the Chilean Booth
Companies Contact
MADIMEX Maderas Ltda.
The products from this company are manufactured and graded in line with the quality standards required by each target market, Our quality control team ensures standards are met by performing thorough inspection procedures prior to shipment.
www.madimex.clMr. Andrew Youlton
DirectorMASISA S.A.
Masisa is a 53 years old company and the main products are: MDF, MDP, PB, Melamine Boards, Sawn lumber, Solid wood doors and Mouldings, Our boards have E-1.
www.masisa.comMr. Fernando Gorrini
Development ManagerMonte Alto Manufacturas S.A.
Company that produces kiln-dried Lenga Lumber species in the Chilean Patagonia and has over 59,000 hectares of forests,
Monte Alto has a sawmill completely mechanized, kiln driers, which allows to offer kiln dried lumber hit&miss, graded base on the NHLA in different dimensions and thicknesses.
www.montealtoforestal.clMr. Fernando Romero
Commercial ManagerOchoco Lumber Chile S.A.
Specializing in Radiata Pine products, we handle raw material through a processing chain until finished products.
www.ochocochile.comMr. Nicholas Thomson
General ManagerPacific Forest
This company exports to Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and a great part of Latin America, making us an important wood export company in Chile, Our mission is to enter niche markets for the different products offered by our supply base.
www.pacificforest.clMr. Guillermo Sánchez
General ManagerRuben Rojas Isla – REPERF
Company dedicated to the manufacture of Mouldings, Coatings and Materials for the Furniture Industry and Construction.Mr. Rubén Rojas Isla
General Manager
Contact
Mr. Hernán Jaramillo | Trade Commissioner Director
+86-20-38928125
hjaramillo@prochile.gob.cl
