A delegation of forest sector entrepreneurs of Mato Grosso State participated in the Carrefour International du Bois Fair held at Exponantes Park in Nantes.

The event is recognised as one of the most important in the timber sector and featured the participation of approximately 670 exhibitors. Additionally, the event attracted the interest of importers from various countries including Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Denmark, South Africa, the United States and France.

The delegation from Mato Grosso State consisted of 30 entrepreneurs associated with the Center of Timber Exporting Industries of the state of Mato Grosso (CIPEM) which represents 523 companies in the forest sector.

Among the most sought after tree species in international consumer markets are angelim-pedra (Hymenolobium petraeum), ipê (Tabebuia impetiginosa), cumaru (Dipteryx odorata), itaúba (Mezilaurus itauba), garapa (Apuleia leiocarpa), jatobá (Hymenaea courbaril), cherry (Prunus avium), Amazon cedar (Cedrelinga catenaeformis), jequitibá-rosa (Cariniana legalis) and caixeta (Simarouba amara).

With 5.0 million hectares of managed and conserved forests the private sector in the State of Mato Grosso produced the equivalent of 7 million cubic metres of wood in 2022 from sustainably managed forest areas and contributed R$66 million in taxes.

Mato Grosso State is a centre for sustainable timber production, generating jobs and providing significant revenue for the local economy. The state maintains a forest production tracking system (Sisflora 2.0) ensuring the origin and legality of the products.

The participation of entrepreneurs from Mato Grosso in the international Fair not only highlights the importance of the forest sector in the State but also indicates the efforts made to search for new business opportunities and commercial partnerships in an increasingly demanding global market.