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, June 03-09, 2013: surging lumber prices in Japan; growing export wood trade in early 2013; further shift of board & paper capacities
June 11, 2013 ` 03:48
To stop long lasting deflation, Japanese government took monetary easing policy, which depreciated yen’s exchange rate sharply in short time, ITTO reported. The yen/dollar rate was 78 last autumn, now it plunged to 102. Also the yen depreciated... 
20 ideas of 3rd Global Softwood Log and Lumber Conference (Vancouver)
June 8, 2013 ` 01:08
We present some major ideas of 3rd Global Softwood Log & Lumber Conference held in Vancouver on May 8 by one of our media partners, Canadian company International Wood Markets. Full version of the article is available in... 
RusForest managed to increase revenue and average lumber prices in Q1 2013
June 6, 2013 ` 05:20
RusForest, a Swedish forestry company with operations in Russia, released its first quarter 2013 interim report. Revenue increased by 43% to SEK 156.9 million (€18.26 million), net profit after the bond restructuring amounted to SEK 188.1 million (€21.89... 
WhatWood analytic dep’t: Wood prices and inventories in Russia in April were stable
June 6, 2013 ` 05:14
For most logging companies in Russia, April was an inter-seasonal month, with winter harvesting finished and shipping season and summer harvesting yet to begin. During the inter-season this year, roundwood sales are hindered with regulation #47 of the... 
Igirma lumber mill to reach rated capacity in 2013
June 6, 2013 ` 05:07
Irkutsk region governor Sergei Yeroschenko visited Igirma sawmill on May 27 where priority investment project is being implemented. According to deputy CEO of the mill Viktor Mukorez, in 2013 Igirma mill is to reach full capacity. The company... Global Trends Review, May 27 – June 02, 2013: Top 20 softwood lumber producers in Europe; sawlog and pulpwood price trends in Q1
June 4, 2013 ` 01:38
Sawlog prices were up in practically all regions in the 1Q/13, but they were still generally lower than they were a year ago, as reported in WRQ report by Wood Resources International. The biggest increases from the previous... 
Irkutsk Customs convicted local company in illegal log trade to China
May 29, 2013 ` 05:21
In Irkutsk region, a criminal investigation is initiated against a local company for illegal log exports and evasion of customs duties in especially big amounts. A company registered in Irkutsk supplied logs to Manchurian Trade Company based on... 
Government abolished VAT on imports of equipment for OSB and MDF production
May 29, 2013 ` 04:46
At the website of the Russian Government, the Decree #419 as of May 15, 2013 is published. In accordance with the decree, the list of equipment which has no analogues produced in Russia and is therefore not subject... Global Trends Review, May 20-26, 2013: J-grade demand to decline slightly in Q3; high prices may cut Chinese deliveries of Canadian lumber in mid-term
May 28, 2013 ` 02:34
Weaker lumber prices may hinder any further sawmill start-ups in North America, as reported by International Wood Markets. Until prices in North America stabilize, buyers in China and Japan are likely to act defensively, buying only fill-in quantities.... 
5 ideas of Vladimir Petrov, Professor, Duma Natural Resources Committee Expert
May 28, 2013 ` 02:28
Full text of the interview with Mr. Petrov is available in #70 of our Weekly. “Return to felling tickets, forest ranges and increase in forest guard headcount would be much more effective than the law on roundwood trade... 
RusForest sold Shenkursk and Ust-Ilimsk sawmills as non-core assets
May 26, 2013 ` 00:54
Swedish company RusForest operating in Russia has closed the sale of Shenkursk sawmill in Arkhangelsk region for $1 million. The sawmill has an annual capacity of 80,000 cubic metres of sawnwood, but it has no forestry leases nearby... Global Trends Review, May 13-19, 2013: OSB demand in China predicted to grow; new board capacities to appear in China and India
May 24, 2013 ` 11:10
In the latest contracts concluded with buyers in East Asia, Baltic shippers have agreed increases of €25-30/m3 on the softwood lumber prices that applied in the first quarter, EUWID Wood reported. In North Africa, prices in the hitherto... 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.
