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.
Global Trends Review, January 27 – February 09, 2014: OSB demand booming in UK, but probably at risk in Central Europe
February 12, 2014 ` 02:59
Canadian Norbord company is going to expand its Inverness OSB mill in UK in order to meet an anticipated 50% increase in OSB consumption during the next decade, TTJ reported. Earlier the company completed a detailed feasibility study... 
AFK Sistema may invest €1 billion to revive Polar Bear project at Segezha PPM
February 3, 2014 ` 16:18
Vladimir Yevtushenkov’s AFK Sistema is ready to invest €1 billion into the Polar Bear project which involves the production of bleached softwood and bleached hardwood pulp, as well as non-bleached pine pulp at Segezha PPM (Karelia). Investlesprom holding... 
Heinz Zinner: Arkhangelsk PPM was not affected by dramatic changes in global PPI
February 3, 2014 ` 16:15
During 2013, changes in the global pulp and paper industry have been quite dramatic. The list of market outsiders included producers of newsprint and LWC, coated and printing papers. According to the Chairman of the Board of Arkhangelsk... 
Far Eastern International Forestry Forum to be held in Khabarovsk on April 17-18
February 3, 2014 ` 16:07
On 17-18 April 2014, Khabarovsk will host Far Eastern International Forestry Forum “Development strategy for the Far Eastern forestry” with the support of the federal and regional authorities. The event is organized by RESTEC exhibition company. Far Eastern... Global Trends Review, January 13-26, 2014: results of 2013 for Central European sawmillers; pellet prices stable, but under pressure
February 3, 2014 ` 15:45
At the beginning of the year the average price of wood pellets in Germany has slightly decreased, as the German Energy Wood and Pellet Association (DEPV) reported. January price is €284.93/t, which is 0.2% lower than in December... 
RusForest opened pellet production at its LDK-3 mill in Arkhangelsk
January 23, 2014 ` 22:25
RusForest announced the start of wood pellet production at the company’s LDK-3 sawmill in Arkhangelsk. The plant is now in the test-production phase, with full capacity expected by the end of March 2014. Most of the pellets will... 
Global Wood, Timber and Pulp & Paper Conferences 2014
January 20, 2014 ` 16:08
Click on the image to enlarge it: This infographics presents industry conferences known to WhatWood which seem to be the most valuable for businesses dealing with the Russian timber & PPI market. These events are held mostly apart... 
Pulpwood deficit in Karelia in 2013 amounted to 2.7 million m3
January 16, 2014 ` 20:53
In 2013, the deficit of softwood for the pulp and paper industry of Karelia amounted to 2.7 million m3, and raw materials for the mills are imported from outside the region. Currently the annual allowable cut in Karelia... 
In 2013, DAF prices of Russian timber in China decreased
January 16, 2014 ` 03:08
During eleven months of 2013, average export prices for timber shipments from Russia to China at various shipping points were in the range of $77- $165 per m3 on DAF conditions. The average price of pine lumber on... Global Trends Review, December 23, 2013 – January 12, 2014: Japanese housing performed well in 2013, but home producers might push importers off the market in mid-term
January 16, 2014 ` 01:18
After eleven months of 2013, housing starts in Japan were up 10% on last year’s figures, Holzkurier says. This makes 2013 the strongest construction year in Japan ever since 2008. As a preliminary total estimate, 960,000 housing units... 
Wood Guangzhou 2014 fair to host Global Wood Industry Forum
January 15, 2014 ` 00:53
Wood Guangzhou 2014 organizing committee announced that Global Wood Industry Forum 2014 will be held concurrently with the exhibition on May 12-14, 2014. The forum will provide a platform for industrial professionals to find business opportunities and know... 
A detailed account on the Russian timber industry: WhatWood starts preparation of Annual Review 2013
December 27, 2013 ` 00:25
WhatWood News & Analytics agency starts the preparation of Russian Forest Industry Annual Review 2013. Releasing this review for the third year in a row, we rely on our previous experience, however, we also introduce a number of... 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.
