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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from Baltek Corporation and
subsidiaries  consolidated  financial  statements  and related  exhibits for the
three  months ended March 31, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>

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<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-31-2000
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