Timber industry research & analytics 
Zheshart PBL commissioned a new veneer peeling line
June 18, 2024 ` 17:34
With the new equipment, the company intends to increase the production volume of lengthwise rotary-cut veneer and subsequently ramp up the output of lengthwise 8×4 size plywood, Proderevo reports. Some of the investment was provided as a loan from...
After a two-month growth, the plywood production in Russia dropped by 6.2% MoM in April
June 18, 2024 ` 17:28
According to a quick-look estimate by the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), the Russian plywood production reached 303,000 m³ in April 2024 (+7.3% YoY, -6.2% MoM). In January–April 2024, the plywood production in Russia grew by 14.5% YoY,...
Deadlines for implementing a project worth 19 billion rubles by L-PAK in the Moscow Region have been set
June 17, 2024 ` 18:15
L-PAK, a resident of the Kashira Special Economic Zone, is implementing a project on producing corrugated cardboard and packaging products. It is planning to complete the construction of Phase 1 of a production and warehouse complex by the...
Birch veneer export from the Vologda Region surged by almost one third
June 17, 2024 ` 18:12
Since the beginning of 2024, producers of birch veneer from the Vologda Region increased the export of this product by 24% YoY, up to 10,100 m³, as reported by the press office of the North Western Inter-Regional Administration...
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...
An MDF production plant will open in the Moscow Region
May 21, 2024 ` 18:33
Ultradecor LLC continues the construction of an MDF production plant with a capacity of 350,000 m³ per year in Elektrogorsk, as reported by the Main Administration of the State Construction Supervision of the Moscow Region. The construction of...
Net profit of JSC Volga dropped by 25.8% in 2023
May 21, 2024 ` 00:00
The revenue of JSC Volga reduced by 1.8% YoY in 2023, down to 13.6 billion rubles. The company’s net profit dropped by 25.8% YoY over the reporting period, down to almost 1.84 billion rubles. Interfax quotes the company’s...
Production of paper and paper goods is growing in Moscow
May 20, 2024 ` 23:55
In January 2024, the production of paper and paper goods in the capital surged by 45.3% YoY, as reported by the Information Center of the Moscow Government referencing Vladimir Yefimov, Deputy Mayor for Economic Policy and Property &...
Taiga Boguchany increased the capacity of its wood pulp plant in the Krasnoyarsk Region by 20%
May 20, 2024 ` 23:48
Taiga Boguchany LLC is planning to identify the key physical volumes of the biotechnology complex construction and make an investment decision by December 2024, as reported by Kommersant. According to Interfax, the plant’s potential capacity has now increased...
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...
