Timber industry research & analytics 
Volume of hauled timber rose by 15% in H1 2024
July 22, 2024 ` 10:08
In H1 2024, the volume of hauled logs increased by 15% in Russia, reaching 208 million m³ (in H1 2023, it was 180.8 million m³), according to the press office of the Federal Forestry Agency (Rosleskhoz). The top...
In January – April 2024, Rosleskhoz approved 4 priority investment projects on timber industry development
June 24, 2024 ` 14:51
The Federal Forestry Agency (Rosleskhoz) is planning to provide forest areas with an annual timber harvest of about 10 million m³ for the implementation of the approved investment projects. The approved projects are aimed at upgrading of operating...
In Q1 2024, the roundwood export from Russia grew by 14.6%
June 24, 2024 ` 14:43
According to Roslesinforg, the volume of roundwood export from Russia surged by 14.6% YoY in Q1 2024, up to 673,000 m³ (in Q1 2023, it was 587,000 m³). China accounted for the greatest share of export (85.5%): it...
Russian Timber Journal 04-2024: Interview with Nadezhda Ryazantseva, Analytics Director, Segezha Group; European Union imposes anti-dumping duties on birch plywood from Kazakhstan and Turkey; VLP Group purchased all assets of Metsä Group in the Leningrad Region; Sheksna Wood-Based Panels Plant launched a new MDF production line; after a two-month growth, the plywood production in Russia dropped by 6.2% MoM in April; Ilim Group is planning to implement two investment projects in the Irkutsk Region; in Q1 2024, furniture production grew considerably; in Q1 2024, the roundwood export from Russia grew by 14.6%; birch veneer export from the Vologda Region surged by almost one third
June 17, 2024 ` 16:40
Russian Timber Journal 04-2024: Nadezhda Ryazantseva, Analytics Director, Segezha Group: “In Q1 2024, we saw an increase of demand and prices in some locations”; the European Union announced the imposition of anti-dumping duties on Kazakhstan and Turkey of...
A shortage of high-quality raw material for plywood may emerge in the Russian market because of the risk of increased birch logs and veneer export to China
May 16, 2024 ` 16:59
Over the past years, Russian export of birch veneer (semi-finished goods used for plywood production and furniture board facing; essentially a low value-added product) has increased significantly. Just like with birch roundwood, the biggest buyer is China. For...
Russian Timber Journal 03-2024: Interview with Evgeny Peshin, Head of Neoparma LLC; a shortage of high-quality raw material for plywood may emerge in the Russian market; Segezha Group published its financial and operational performance results for Q4 2023; International Paper acquires DS Smith for $7.2 billion; Russian timber harvest reached 188 million m³ in 2023; built-in furniture may be included in the mortgage amount; in 2024, Ilim Group is planning to increase its product shipments to China to 2.4 million t; in 2023, investment in the Russian timber industry dropped by 4.8%, down to 188.8 billion rubles
May 2, 2024 ` 15:49
Russian Timber Journal 03-2024: Evgeny Peshin, Head of Neoparma LLC: “Our line is designed for small and medium companies, and this category of entrepreneurs has no access to investment funds”; a shortage of high-quality raw material for plywood may emerge...
In 2023, investment in the Russian timber industry dropped by 4.8%, down to 188.8 billion rubles
April 18, 2024 ` 18:59
The value of investments in the Russian timber industry reduced by 4.8% in 2023 compared to the record-setting performance of 2022; it amounted to 188.8 billion rubles, which is comparable to the 2021 level, according to Roslesinforg. Over...
In 2023, VLP Group harvested 1.3 million m³ of roundwood
March 18, 2024 ` 19:32
“Harvesting is currently in progress in 10 districts of the Vologda Region, in the Ustyansky District of the Arkhangelsk Region, in the Chukhlomskoy District of the Kostroma Region, and in the Malovishersky District of the Novgorod Region. Last...
Pulp wood supply may not fully satisfy consumer demand
March 15, 2024 ` 19:53
The demand from enterprises processing softwood and hardwood pulp wood remained quite high in February. It is exacerbated by the forthcoming spring season of bad roads that will limit the operation of vehicles, as reported in the monthly...
In 2023, the revenue from forest use for timber harvesting dropped by 16%
March 15, 2024 ` 19:47
According to Roslesinforg, the revenue from use of forests (across all types) grew by 3% YoY in 2023, reaching 74.4 billion rubles. The largest source of fiscal revenue is using forests for harvesting wood. In 2023, the revenue...
Russian Timber Journal 01-2024: Interview with Russ Taylor, President of the international consulting company Russ Taylor Global; Sawmilling market in Russia in 2023: reducing production volumes for the second consecutive year; Suez Canal traffic down 60%; The volume of transported timber grew by 12.9% in 2023; VLP Group may purchase Metsä’s timber assets in Russia; Ufa Plywood Mill is listed for sale for 1 billion rubles; In 2023, timber transportation by the Russian Railways network reduced by 9.1%, down to 37.1 million t; As of January 1, 2024, the VAT rate for children’s furniture is reduced from 20% to 10%; Saint Petersburg R&D Institute levied 1.3 billion rubles from IKEA after it refused to build the Mega Shopping Mall
February 20, 2024 ` 19:12
Russian Timber Journal 01-2024: Interview with Russ Taylor, President of the international consulting company Russ Taylor Global; Sawmilling market in Russia in 2023: reducing production volumes for the second consecutive year; Suez Canal traffic down 60%; The volume of transported...
Rosleskhoz: the volume of transported timber grew by 12.9% in 2023
February 8, 2024 ` 16:57
In 2023, the total volume of timber transported in Russia increased by 12.9% YoY, reaching 355.7 million m³, as reported by the Federal Forestry Agency (Rosleskhoz). Over 7.6 million electronic accompanying documents for timber transportation were created in...
