East Kalimantan Province recorded an extraordinary achievement in the foreign trade sector by exporting 4.67 million tons of wood and cork products throughout 2025. This significant export volume reflects high global market demand for processed forestry products from the region, which are known for their high-quality standards. This success not only strengthens East Kalimantan's position as a national export commodity hub but also contributes significantly to the country's foreign exchange stability in the non-oil and gas sector. The increase in shipping volume serves as clear evidence that the regional wood processing industry is capable of competing effectively on the global stage.

For association members and forestry industry players, this positive trend provides a great opportunity to continue market expansion and increase production capacity in 2026. The local government remains committed to supporting logistics convenience and raw material certainty to ensure the wood industry supply chain runs efficiently and sustainably. Focusing on product added value through domestic downstreaming processes is the key to ensuring economic benefits are felt directly by the community and local workforce. With strong synergy between supportive regulations and the innovative spirit of entrepreneurs, the forestry sector is projected to remain a major pillar of regional economic growth.
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https://databoks.katadata.co.id/perdagangan/statistik/29667b6ba166b79/provinsi-kalimantan-timur-ekspor-4-67-juta-ton-barang-barang-kayu-dan-gabus