Forest Products Exports:
Shipping North Carolina-produced forest products to international consumers has grown tremendously over the last few decades. Losing our "case goods" or solid-wood furniture manufacturing to foreign competition as well as the US housing market collapse and subsequent economic downturn are a few factors that have led to a decline of domestic-based markets, especially for hardwood lumber. The following are good resources for more in-depth information on trends in export markets:
- Snapshot of Forest Products Markets in NC (contains 2016 export stats, general trends, destinations, and state rank)
- NC Export Fact Sheet (highlights of a economic contribution study on the forest products export cluster for NC)
Interactive Mill Tour:
Glatfelter produced an Interactive Mill Tour that provides a detailed look at how paper is manufactured using a Kraft pulping process.
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