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Primary Forestry Industry Cluster in Honduras: A SWOT–CAME Analysis

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  • Karla Yessenia Cruz Navas

    (POSFACE, Autonomous National University of Honduras, Boulevard Suyapa, Ciudad Universitaria, Francisco Morazán, Tegucigalpa 11101, Honduras)

  • José Manuel Saiz-Álvarez

    (School of Graduate Studies, Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, Av. Pdte. Carlos Julio Arosemena Tola, Guayas, Guayaquil 090615, Ecuador
    Avila Business School, Catholic University of Avila, Calle de los Canteros s/n, 05005 Avila, Spain)

Abstract

The forestry industry, both primary (sawn wood production) and secondary (output of reels, pallets, boxes, cooperage, and tool handles), is growing in importance in Honduras. In 2023, exports from this industry were mainly destined for Central America (58.19%), followed by North America (22.92%) and the Caribbean region (17.20%), with hardly any Honduran wood reaching Asia or Europe. Objective : The goal of this paper is to analyze the current situation of the Honduran timber industry, which is defined by its environmental deterioration caused by the overexploitation of timber resources. Methodology : Using secondary data from official national and international sources regarding the forestry industry in Honduras, we conducted a Welch’s ANOVA analysis added to two post hoc tests (Tukey and Bonferroni), complemented by a linear regression analysis using JASP software, version 0.19.3.0. to carry on our analysis. Findings : The results of our analysis underscore the urgent need to implement a series of public policies in both the medium and short term to strengthen the forestry industry in Honduras. One of Honduras’ greatest strengths is its civil society, particularly its indigenous communities, which are actively working to protect their land from deforestation and soil degradation. If public policies are not implemented in collaboration with private firms to foster the Honduran forest industry cluster, it could lead to significant socioeconomic and environmental consequences. These may include increased pressure on natural forests, rising unemployment, and the loss of an essential income source for forest owners, ultimately exacerbating poverty.

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  • Karla Yessenia Cruz Navas & José Manuel Saiz-Álvarez, 2025. "Primary Forestry Industry Cluster in Honduras: A SWOT–CAME Analysis," World, MDPI, vol. 6(3), pages 1-22, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jworld:v:6:y:2025:i:3:p:93-:d:1692477
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