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In July 2022, pellet production in Russia fell by 34.8%
August 29, 2022 ` 18:00
The closure of European sales markets contributed to a sharp decline in Russian biofuel production. According to Rosstat, in July 2022, the volume of fuel pellet production in Russia fell by 34.8% YoY. In January-July 2022, production decreased... 
In January-July 2022, sawn timber production in Russia decreased by 4.8%
August 26, 2022 ` 11:51
According to Rosstat, the production of Russian sawn timber in January-July decreased by 4.8% YoY to 17.8 million m³. In July, sawn timber production continues to decline: -13.3% YoY, -6.4 MoM. 
In July 2022, Russian plywood production fell by more than 40%
August 26, 2022 ` 11:36
According to Rosstat, in July 2022, Russia reduced plywood production by 42.4% YoY, producing just over 220,000 m³. In January-July 2022, Russian plywood production decreased by 20.9% YoY to 2.12 million m³. 
US hardwood plywood imports continue downward
August 24, 2022 ` 16:20
US imports of hardwood plywood fell for a third straight month, declining by 9% in June, ITTO reports. The 296,900 m³ imported was the lowest volume month of the year and was 2.3% less than the previous June. Imports... 
Sveza’s plywood mill in St. Petersburg has produced 2,300 tons of fuel briquettes to date
August 24, 2022 ` 11:41
In the period from January to July 2022, Sveza’s plywood mill in St. Petersburg produced 2,331 tons of premium quality RUF wood briquettes. Large retail chains, traders, construction depots, and end users such as bathhouses, saunas, and individuals,... 
US lumber prices decline in early August
August 18, 2022 ` 13:32
Dropping markedly after two weeks flat, for the week ending August 5, 2022 the price of benchmark softwood lumber item Western Spruce-Pine-Fir 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was $610 mfbm, according to Madison’s Lumber Reporter. This is down by... 
US housing starts hit 18-month lows
August 18, 2022 ` 13:21
Construction of new US homes hit 18-month lows in July, according to Commerce Department data on Tuesday that suggested that interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve were boosting mortgage rates that in turn were strangling the property... 
Mondi to acquire Duino mill from the Burgo Group for €40 million
August 17, 2022 ` 10:15
Mondi plc has agreed to acquire the Duino mill near Trieste (Italy) from the Burgo Group for a total consideration of €40 million. The mill currently operates one paper machine producing lightweight coated mechanical paper. Mondi plans to... 
Mondi sells Mondi Syktyvkar for €1.5 billion
August 15, 2022 ` 16:33
Mondi PLC announced it had entered into an agreement to sell Syktyvkar mill, its most significant facility in Russia, for around €1.5 billion. The disposal is conditional on the approval of the Russian government. The deal is also... 
Sveza’s plywood mills in the Kostroma Region invested in production facilities over 125 million rubles in 1H 2022
August 9, 2022 ` 18:03
The mill in Manturovo has started up a new automated cutting line for making non-standard plywood sizes. The new line has high energy conservation and energy efficiency performance. The total cost of the project is 43 million rubles.... 
INFOBIO: over 6,000 workers in the Russian wood pellet industry may lose their jobs
August 5, 2022 ` 17:50
As of July 10, the export of wood pellets to the European Union, which used to consume 90% of wood pellets made in Russia, stopped. Over 6,000 people employed in the wood pellet industry may lose their jobs... 
Iveco to leave Russia, to transfer stake in truck JV to local partner
August 5, 2022 ` 17:39
Iveco has a 33% stake in the AMT truck assembly joint venture with a local partner. Earlier this year, Marx said Iveco had started assessing whether to exit the JV and that, in the meantime, it had suspended... 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.
