Authors: ​Cherian Thomas and Thomas R. Waggener

​Summary
This report is one of a series of “Country-Market Profile Reports” undertaken in an effort to compile and make available current information about economic conditions, trade in forest products, and the forestry situation in important producer and consumer nations.  This information is drawn from many published sources and statistical sources as identified in the bibliography.  In addition, the authors have attempted a synthesis of important trends and developments which will likely influence future forest products production, consumption, trade and development.  These interpretations represent the professional views of the authors only.