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State-controlled timber supply limits growth and export potential: Wood industries

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read
State-controlled timber supply limits growth and export potential: Wood industries

Phuentsholing—Wood-based industries are grappling with timber shortages and regulatory constraints as domestic demand rises, pushing the country to import more wood products while exports remain low.

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