Timber industry research & analytics 
RosPlit LLC (Samara region) put up for auction
May 28, 2020 ` 17:42
RosPlit LLC (until 2009 Samara Laminate) is part of the Versivo group and specializes in the production of plate materials for furniture and construction – particleboard, fiberboard, chipboard / LMF. Co-owners of the enterprise in equal shares are...
In 1Q 2020 Russian sawn timber exports to China decreased by 15%
May 27, 2020 ` 18:05
The volume exports of Russian sawn timber to China in 1Q 2020 decreased by 15% QOQ to 3.9 million m³. The decrease in consumption in the Chinese market due to the restrictions introduced, against the backdrop of the...
The furniture and wood-based panels sectors are one of the most affected of the Russian timber industry during the COVID-19 period
May 25, 2020 ` 16:38
It appears that the most affected sectors of the timber industry remain to be the production of furniture and wood-based panels. Diminution in demand for furniture, interior design items, and finishes is forcing Russian producers of particleboards, MDF,...
In Q1 2020 “Lesosibirsky LDK No. 1” (part of the Segezha Group) produced 136,800 m3 of sawn timber
May 22, 2020 ` 17:47
This was a record for the last five years. Sawmill increased production by 135% from 1Q 2015 (57,900 thousand m3). 1Q 2020, the company delivered 235,400 m3 of raw materials (+ 43% yoy) to the plant through the...
Structure of investment in the Russian forest-industry sector in 2019
May 22, 2020 ` 17:24
Starting from 2017, investments in the logging industry have been declining for the third year in a row. In 2019, the decline was 12% (yoy). up to 13.47 billion rubles. If in the year of 2018 logging companies...
Russian Timber Journal 04-2020: Opinion poll of Russian timber companies on the impacts of the coronavirus on outputs and sales; the Government of the Russian Federation approved a list of systemic timber enterprises and measures to support them; how the spread of COVID-19 affects operations of world timber companies (update)
May 22, 2020 ` 15:52
Russian Timber Journal 04-2020: in mid-May 2020, WhatWood agency conducted an express survey of the largest timber industry players about how the coronavirus epidemic affected their production activities and the sales situation; the Government of the Russian Federation approved...
Russia: sawn timber exports is falling at the high rates over the past 5 years
May 21, 2020 ` 11:14
According to customs statistics, in 1Q 2020 the decline in sawn timber exports amounted to 7.7% to 6.83 million m³. The reason was the decrease in consumption in the Chinese market due to the restrictions introduced, against the...
Russia has been increasing plywood exports at the fastest pace since 2016
May 21, 2020 ` 11:10
According to customs statistics, in 1Q 2020, plywood exports increased by 11.4% to 735,300 m³. This rise is caused by the desire of producers to supply plywood in foreign markets due to subsidence in demand in the domestic...
ULK Group launched a new wood pellet plant in Pestovo
May 20, 2020 ` 14:32
The plant’s production capacity is 60 thousand tons of wood pellets per year. A total wood pellets capacities of ULK Group, now is 300,000 tons per year. The opening was attended by Governor of the Novgorod Region Andrei...
In 1Q 2020, China’s plywood exports fell 85%
May 20, 2020 ` 13:02
According to China Customs, in 1Q 2020, China’s plywood exports were 1.85 million m³ valued at US$787.6 million, a drop of 85% and 82% respectively over the same period in 2019. The main markets for plywood exports in...
Why Russia can not refuse to export round timber
May 14, 2020 ` 18:04
The Russian Government has set a target indicator: by 2024 Russian forest industry exports should reach $ 17 billion ($ 12.3 billion by the end of 2019). Under these conditions, the question of the introduction of lumber duties...
Bergs Timber to close Gransjö sawmill in Sweden
May 14, 2020 ` 14:51
The Board of Directors of Bergs Timber has decided to immediately initiate discussion with the unions to close Gransjö sawmill in Sweden. The sawmilling business will cease as soon as possible and the remaining business during the autumn...
