Lao Ministry imposes ban on log exports

Laos’ Ministry of Industry and Commerce has imposed an export ban on logs and unprocessed sawn wood following the prohibition instruction given by the government.

The move aims to add value to wood resources by processing them domestically before they are exported.

Recently, the ministry issued an order prohibiting the export of all kinds of logs and unprocessed sawn woods – timber must be processed before being exported.

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