United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA) funds support American softwood market development in overseas markets, specifically at international wood events.
Those funds, provided to the Southern Forest Products Association, APA – The Engineered Wood Association, and the Softwood Export Council under the Foreign Market Development Program and Market Access Program, are used to promote the use of U.S. forest products. Domestic softwood lumber and engineered wood products are marketed generically under the AMSO banner.
More than 16 events are planned for 2024, and these sponsored trade events provide participating companies a place to connect with prospective buyers.
WILL AMSO SEE YOU AT ANY OF THESE EVENTS THIS YEAR?
| Event | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| IndiaWood | Bangalore, India | February 22-26, 2024 |
| Dubai WoodShow | Dubai, UAE | March 5-7, 2024 |
| Philippine International Furniture Show | Manila, Philippines | March 7-9, 2024 |
| Interzum – Guangzhou | Guangzhou, China | March 28-31, 2024 |
| Carrefour International du Bois | Nantes, France | May 28-30, 2024 |
| Sylva Wood | Shanghai, China | June 24-26, 2024 |
| BATEV | Buenos Aires, Argentina | June 26-29, 2024 |
| Tecno Mueble | Guadalajara, Mexico | August 14-17, 2024 |
| Expo Camacol | Medellin, Colombia | August 21-24, 2024 |
| Saudi Wood Expo | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | September 2-4, 2024 |
| Expo Ferretera | Guadalajara, Mexico | September 5-7, 2024 |
| Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Show | Bangkok, Thailand | September 18-20, 2024 |
| Cairo WoodShow | Cairo, Egypt | November 28-30, 2024 |
| Taipei Bldg. & Construction Show | Taipei, Taiwan | December 12-15, 2024 |
| IMEXFOR Annual Meeting | Mexico | TBD |