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Russia abolishes mandatory repatriation and sale of export proceeds
August 18, 2025 ` 10:06
The Russian government has abolished the requirement for exporters to repatriate and sell their foreign currency earnings. The corresponding decree was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The decision comes amid a stronger and more stable ruble, as... 
Wood-Based Panels Market in Russia: Falling demand, production under pressure, hopes pinned on Central Bank’s easing policy
August 15, 2025 ` 17:01
In July 2025, the Russian wood-based panels market continued to undergo a period of transformation driven by structural changes in the economy and a sustained decline in domestic demand. Slowing construction and furniture manufacturing, a stronger ruble and... 
PCBK upgrades BM-3
August 15, 2025 ` 16:48
The Perm Pulp and Paper Company (PCBK) has completed the replacement of one of the key components of cardboard machine No. 3 (BM-3) — the pick-up roll. This unit transfers the paperboard web from the forming section to... 
Segezha Group’s Siberian assets double pellet production in H1 2025
August 14, 2025 ` 16:29
Segezha Group’s key assets in Siberia — Lesosibirsk LDK No. 1, Novoyeniseisk LHK, Timber Trans, and Tairiku-Igirima Group (TIG) — reached full capacity in H1 2025, doubling the production and shipment of wood fuel pellets, the timber holding’s... 
Russian Timber Journal 06–2025: Interview with Vladimir Kerchensky, head of sales at the Housing Construction Development Directorate, Novotorzhsky LPK JSC; Federal Forestry Agency releases final 2024 regional timber harvesting figures; Rosstat: Timber harvesting down in first five months of 2025; Russian plywood production falls 3.2% in May; Bumprom urges Ministry of Industry and Trade to convene meeting amid industry crisis; Arkhbum Liner to build recycled containerboard plant in Moscow Region; Russian pulp, paper, and board output declines in May; Ministry of Industry and Trade to reimburse up to 50% of sea freight costs for new export routes; Segezha Group reports Q1 2025 operational and financial results
August 1, 2025 ` 16:43
Russian Timber Journal 06–2025: Interview with Vladimir Kerchensky, head of sales at the Housing Construction Development Directorate, Novotorzhsky LPK JSC; Federal Forestry Agency releases final 2024 regional timber harvesting figures; Rosstat: Timber harvesting down in first five months... 
Russian pellet exports to China discussed in Wuhan
The 20th meeting of the Permanent Russian-Chinese Working Group on Forest Resource Development and Utilization was held in Wuhan, China. Delegates from relevant government agencies and business communities of both countries agreed to promote trade in wood pellets....FESCO launches regular container train from Petrozavodsk to Vladivostok
FESCO Transportation Group (part of the management structure of the State Corporation Rosatom) has launched a regular container train service from Petrozavodsk to Vladivostok, the company’s press service reports. Trains depart on average twice a month from Petrozavodsk...
Naberezhnye Chelny Paper Mill to begin construction of new paper facility in late 2026
July 30, 2025 ` 17:39
Employee-Owned CJSC “Naberezhnye Chelny Paper Mill named after S.P. Titov” (Republic of Tatarstan) has completed negotiations for the supply of equipment for a new facility that will produce pulp-based base paper. According to the company’s press service, construction... 
Pellet production facility with 9,000 t/year capacity launched in Yugra
July 30, 2025 ` 16:46
LLC Taiga has launched an automated production line for fuel pellets with an annual capacity of up to 9,000 tons, according to the press service of the Yugra Development Fund. The facility will allow for the processing of... 
SFT Group nears completion of corrugated packaging production upgrade in Kuvshinovo
July 30, 2025 ` 16:15
SFT Group is nearing completion of a modernization project at its SFT Packaging facility in the town of Kuvshinovo (Tver Region), the company’s press service reports. The project, titled “Seven Winds,” is scheduled for completion by fall 2025,... 
New wood chip-fired boiler house to be built in Karelia
July 30, 2025 ` 10:35
The State Unitary Enterprise of the Republic of Karelia, KarelKommunEnergo, has begun reconstruction of a boiler house in the town of Suoyarvi. The announcement was made by Alexander Fedorichev, Minister of Construction, Housing and Communal Services, and Energy... 
Russia: timber harvesting down 1.9% YoY in January–April 2025
June 19, 2025 ` 10:39
According to Rosstat, timber harvesting volumes in Russia totaled 45.015 million solid m³ in January–April 2025, down 1.9% YoY. Coniferous roundwood accounted for 29.391 million solid m³, showing a 2.1% decrease YoY, while deciduous roundwood volumes dropped by... 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.
