New Zealand high-value timber exports to India gain momentum as trade talks advance

New Zealand’s exports of high-value timber products to India are expanding as free trade agreement negotiations between the two countries accelerate, industry sources said. India, one of the world’s top ten timber importers, has become an increasingly important market for New Zealand, with bilateral forestry cooperation entering a deeper stage. Last week, a delegation of 13 New Zealand timber companies visited India to strengthen ties and showcase timber products, aligning with a forestry cooperation agreement signed earlier this year. The visit also provided New Zealand exporters with greater insight into India’s forestry policies and domestic ...