China increases herbal sandalwood Purchases
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ACCORDING to the interviews in the sandalwood market, Chinese buyers are purchasing as much sandalwood as they can.
There are orders from big local merchants to produce sandalwood sculptures in Myanmar.
“There are orders for sandalwood in the sculpture sector that produces it. Big traders buy it. The Chinese mainly buy it. If the price of Chinese yuan goes up, there is a change in the price. Farmers are growing it in their capacity. Some grow many plantations. China buys as much as they can,” said a sandalwood trader from Pauk Township.
The quality of sandalwood differs depending on its colour.
“There are many varieties. If the core is brown, it is the best. The white core is the second best. And there are pale cores. If there is a fungus in the core, it cannot be sold,” he said. Sandalwood is used in consumer goods such as cosmetics, traditional medicines, furniture, and sculptures.
“If it is over ten years old, it can be cut and used, but if it is more than 15 years, it is better. As far as I know, most of them are planted in Pyin Oo Lwin and Shan State, and they are also grown in upper Myanmar. In Pakokku, Myaing and Pauk of Magway Region, people grow by throwing natural seeds. That is the best way,” he added. — Thit Taw/ZN
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
