Timber industry research & analytics News 
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Naberezhnochelninsky Cardboard and Paper Mill will start producing three-ply toilet paper
July 31, 2024 ` 18:22
Naberezhnochelninsky Cardboard and Paper Mill (Naberezhnye Chelny, Tatarstan) will launch production of new three-ply products, according to Chelninskiye Izvestiya (“Chelny News”). A processing line for making three-ply toilet paper and premium paper towels from wood pulp at the... 
Zheshart PBL commissioned a new plywood lamination line
July 31, 2024 ` 18:25
A new plywood lamination line has been commissioned at the production site of Zheshart PBL (part of United Panel Group) in Komi. The new equipment that includes a 10-opening press for making large-sized 5×10 feet plywood is supposed... 
More than 1.9 million m³ of sawn timber was exported from the Krasnoyarsk Region in H1 2024
July 30, 2024 ` 11:54
In H1 2024, 3.3 million m³ of timber (roundwood and sawn timber) was hauled from the territory of the Krasnoyarsk Region under supervision of the regional Administration of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor). The... 
Timber trading volume at SPIMEX reached 2.7 million m³ in H1 2024
July 30, 2024 ` 11:51
In H1 2024, the sales volume in the Timber and Construction Materials section surged by 32.3% YoY, up to 2.7 million m³. The trading turnover reached 4.968 billion rubles, surpassing the 2023 performance by 96.5%. The greatest sales... 
Wooden house kits and sawn timber for private housing projects have become 30% more expensive over the year
July 30, 2024 ` 11:43
By the beginning of July 2024, the prices of sawn timber and ready-to-use wooden house kits have grown by 30% over the year, as reported by TASS referencing data from the Wooden Housing Construction Association. “We produce glued... 
Russian furniture producers faced a growth of component prices
July 23, 2024 ` 10:32
Domestic producers have faced a considerable growth of component prices for furniture production. This problem was discussed by participants of the V All-Russian Conference of Furniture Producers. The event was organized by the Association of Furniture and Woodworking... 
China is ready to import wood pellets from Russia on condition that supplies of Russian roundwood resume
July 23, 2024 ` 10:31
Russian authorities continue their attempts to reach an agreement with China over removing the barriers to wood pellet export from Russia, but the leadership of the PRC is making a condition for such supplies that the timber export... 
Ilim Group is planning to increase its product supplies to Chinese and Russian markets to 3.7 million t in 2024
July 23, 2024 ` 09:21
According to Ilim Group’s estimates, the global consumption of wood pulp and paper products will rise by 11.6 million t per year by 2029, and China will account for almost a half of it—5.4 million t, primarily of... 
VLP Group and Cherepovets Plywood and Furniture Plant will invest 8.5 billion rubles in expanding a particleboard production site at their joint venture
July 22, 2024 ` 10:16
The capacity of Sheksna Wood-Based Panels Plant will almost triple due to implementation of a new investment project on renovating the particleboard production venue, according to VLP Group’s official VKontakte group. The corresponding Agreement was signed between the... 
Volume of hauled timber rose by 15% in H1 2024
July 22, 2024 ` 10:08
In H1 2024, the volume of hauled logs increased by 15% in Russia, reaching 208 million m³ (in H1 2023, it was 180.8 million m³), according to the press office of the Federal Forestry Agency (Rosleskhoz). The top... 
New amendments establishing liability for breaches of the law on timber circulation were included in the Code of Administrative Offenses
July 22, 2024 ` 10:05
The President of the Russian Federation signed Federal Law FZ No. 165 dated July 8, 2024 “On introducing amendments in the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation” stipulating additional measures in case of violations of timber circulation. New... 
US housing starts unexpectedly decline to 2020 lows
June 26, 2024 ` 18:24
Housing starts in the US fell 5.5% to an annualized rate of 1.277 million in May 2024, the lowest since July 2020, from April’s downwardly revised 1.352 million and well below the forecast of 1.37 million. This unexpected... 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.
