Observations & Insights
Teak remains one of the most attractive investment opportunities for timber investors. For a serious and knowledgable investor, it necessary to look past the unrealistic investment schemes that have been promoted over the last 20 years or so. These have soured many of the potential funds into this sector.
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China has become an increasing important player in international timber market as its rapid growth continues to create a demand for wood and wood products well beyond its own capability to produce. While millions of hectares have been planted to trees within China, any significant harvesting from these plantations are at least 20 years in the future.
As recently as 4 years ago,...
The demand for wood and wood products from Asia, particularly China, continues to drive market pricing. Domestic demand throughout North America and Europe remain stagnant due to the collapse of the housing bubble, and turn around of these markets is expected to be slow.
Rapidly increasing oil prices are likely dampen economic recovery in the West, and potentially slow the rate of...
Teak
Teak plantations have the potential for very attractive returns on investment. This is a high value wood with a strong global market, particularly in Asia. On good sites with proper management, these can be harvested at 20 to 25 years. Teak requires deep, well drained, rich soils for good results. Also require is a dry season of 3 months in order to develop the wood qualites most...
