Wood Flooring Exports to Middle East Growing

Washington, DC, Dec. 22, 2010 -- The American Hardwood Export Council said that 2010 is shaping up to be a record breaking year for American hardwood exports to the Middle East, with strong exports of hardwood flooring, according to AMEinfo.com.

Recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that the value of American hardwood exports for the period of January to September 2010 has grown 53.9% increase from the same period in 2009.

The figures also report that American hardwood exports to the UAE have increased by 99% in the first three quarters.

AMEinfo.com said that exports of American hardwood flooring have registered a 118.5% increase during the nine months compared to a year ago.