Lumber export from Russia fell by 2.7% to 9.3 million cu m in the first half of 2012

In the first half-year, lumber production in Russia amounted to 13.8 million cu m, which is 1.3% higher than in H1 2011, while export declined by 2.7%; import fell by 15.5%. In the export pattern, DAF and FCA delivery conditions are leading. These two fell within 72% of all deliveries in the first half-year.

Following the results of the first quarter, export of hardwood and softwood lumber from Russia amounted to 3.9 million cu m, which is 7.6% less year-on-year. Meanwhile, in the second quarter export was 5.4 million cu m, this is 0.9% higher year-on-year and 37.5% more than in the first quarter…

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