Timber industry research & analytics News 
WhatWood agency is the only Russian consulting company with core specialization in the timber industry analytics. Within five years of timber market research we have provided services to 130 clients in 15 countries from Finland to Canada, from UK to Korea: industrial companies, banks, investors, government agencies, scientific organizations, and individual entrepreneurs. We have unique contact and knowledge base, as well as deep understanding of the regional industry and market in Russia. We give presentations at major industry events and are cited by the main Russian business media. To get in touch with us, please visit the About Us page. You can also browse the catalogue of our products.
WhatWood Agency announces Russian Wood Pellet Market, a monthly price review
August 12, 2020 ` 09:41
In response to the growing market demand for high-quality and up-to-date information, WhatWood Timber Industry Analytics Agency has launched Russian Wood Pellet Market, a monthly price review. «The global market of wood pellets is growing at an average... 
Perm Pulp and Paper Mill: virgin wood fiber can withstand up to eight recycling cycles, and this number can be increased to 12 by stock sizing
March 21, 2023 ` 19:27
Perm Pulp and Paper Mill conducted a study to identify the life cycles of corrugated cardboard. The company’s laboratory proved that corrugated cardboard can be recycled for up to 12 times, whereupon the fiber becomes unfit for use.... 
The first Russian plant producing microcrystalline cellulose is due to open in the Samara Region
March 21, 2023 ` 19:21
The plant will operate in the Tolyatti Special Economic Zone. The building’s frame and outdoor utilities are completed by now, and interior finishing is in progress. 80% of the equipment (mostly made in Russia) has been purchased, and... 
Segezha Group may reorient the Segezha West project to new products
March 21, 2023 ` 19:10
It was reported by TASS referencing an announcement by Oleg Ermolaev, Minister of Economic Development and Industry of Karelia. The Segezha West project in Karelia could be implemented by a different schedule because some specific features of production... 
Problems of big data analytics in the timber trade industry
March 20, 2023 ` 17:49
As the timber trading industry continues to evolve, the importance of data analytics is becoming increasingly clear. Big data analytics has become a valuable tool for companies to optimise their operations, make informed decisions, and stay competitive in... 
Karelia’s authorities announced that a packaging production site will open in the industrial technopark in Kondopoga in 2023
March 10, 2023 ` 19:55
Artur Parfenchikov, Head of Karelia, reported that aseptic packaging, including that for liquid foods (for dairy plants), will be produced in the technopark, among other products, and equipment for production of corresponding packages and corrugated cardboard will be... 
Sokol Pulp and Paper Mill is planning to build a new paper-making machine to produce unbleached greaseproof paper
March 10, 2023 ` 19:43
Sokol Pulp and Paper Mill will implement an investment project in Vologda to build the new Paper-Making Machine 11 and upgrade the existing production facilities. The key purpose of this investment project is creating a production shop and... 
China: Decline in log imports from all the main suppliers
March 10, 2023 ` 14:20
According to China Customs the volume of log imports from all the main suppliers in 2022 declined except for PNG where import volumes rose 8% to 2.34 million m³ valued at $549 million, up 11% YoY. New Zealand... 
Ilim Group supplied 1.7 million tons of products to China in 2022
March 9, 2023 ` 22:29
Wood pulp accounted for 1.359 million tons (+10% YoY) and cardboard, for 360,000 tons (+56% YoY) out of 1.7 million tons of finished products. The total volume of Ilim’s supplies to China increased by 266,000 tons in 2022.... 
Kommersant: Viktor Kharitonin purchased Kama PPM for 36 billion rubles
March 9, 2023 ` 22:25
Viktor Kharitonin, co-owner of Pharmstandard (a pharmaceutical group), closed the deal on purchasing Kama LLC that controls the only production venue of coated cardboard in Russia. The final transaction amount was 36 billion rubles, 15 billion rubles out... 
Russian Timber Journal 02-2023: interview with Yuri Strezhen, CEO at Praktika Group; state support measures for the Russian timber industry affected by the sanctions pressure; China reduced log imports from all the main suppliers in 2022; Vladimir Putin proposed to grant enterprises a deferment on forest area lease payments for unharvested timber; the Government of the Russian Federation increased the maximum amount of compensation for the expenses of timber enterprises for the transportation of their products; in 2022, Russia reduced the volume of logging by 13.5% to 194.6 million m³, according to Roslesinforg; Russian Railways resumed accepting sawn timber for export shipments through Kazakhstan; International Paper reaches agreement to sell ownership interest in Ilim joint venture; Segezha Group may reorient the Segezha West project to new products; the volume of furniture export from Russia dropped by 39% YoY in 2022, down to 29.5 billion rubles; Luzales and Slotex acquire Russian assets of IKEA
March 7, 2023 ` 15:24
Russian Timber Journal 02-2023: Yuri Strezhen, CEO at Praktika Group: “This is a good time to improve the efficiency of both production and administrative processes of enterprises”; support measures mentioned by the business, relevant agencies, regions, the Government... 
Vladimir Putin proposed to additionally allocate at least 15 billion rubles to support municipal boiler houses in switching to biofuel
March 3, 2023 ` 19:16
At the meeting on the development of the timber industry, the President of the Russian Federation proposed to additionally allocate at least 15 billion rubles in publicly funded infrastructure loans to support municipal boiler houses in switching to... 
Greenpanel buys third Dieffenbacher MDF plant
March 3, 2023 ` 18:50
India’s largest MDF manufacturer, Greenpanel Industries Ltd., has ordered its third MDF plant from Dieffenbacher. The new thin-board line based on Dieffenbacher’s smart plant concept CEBRO will be added in Routhusuramala, Andhra Pradesh. That’s the same site where... About WhatWood project
WhatWood agency is the only Russian consulting company with core specialization in the timber industry analytics. Within five years of timber market research we have provided services to 130 clients in 15 countries from Finland to Canada, from UK to Korea: industrial companies, banks, investors, government agencies, scientific organizations, and individual entrepreneurs. We have unique contact and knowledge base, as well as deep understanding of the regional industry and market in Russia. We give presentations at major industry events and are cited by the main Russian business media. To get in touch with us, please visit the About Us page. You can also browse the catalogue of our products.
