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Over 10 months of 2021, the Russian sawn timber export to Europe increased by almost 1 million m³
January 26, 2022 ` 20:57
In January – October 2021, Russia grew its sawn timber export volumes to European countries by 26.6% YoY – up to 4.7 million m³. The key buyers of Russian sawn timber were: Estonia — 933,000 m³ (+37.4% YoY),... 
VTB will provide 1.5 billion rubles for upgrading Vyshnevolotskoy Lespromkhoz (Tver Region)
January 26, 2022 ` 20:42
Upgrading will concern the facilities where equipment for value-added wood processing will be installed. The project also involves building a new shop, warehouses and infrastructure sites at the enterprise. The company is planning to reach the design capacity... 
Kronospan created an MDF production facility costing more than 15 billion rubles in the Kaluga Region
January 26, 2022 ` 20:37
The new plant by Kronospan Kaluga is built on the premises of Kaluga Special Economic Zone. The venue is going to produce at least 600,000 m³ of fiberboards (MDF and HDF) per year. Investments in the project exceeded... 
Over 11 months of 2021, Russia equaled its record plywood output of 2019 – 4.1 million m³
January 26, 2022 ` 19:41
Russian plywood output increased by 5.2% YoY in January – November 2021, up to 4.1 million m³, as reported by the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat). Fiberboard output (including MDF/HDF/floorings) also grew by 7.8% YoY over the reporting... 
Metin Mete, General Manager at HAYAT Russia: “The whole market of paper tissue products is growing by an average of 5% a year”
January 28, 2022 ` 16:40
In late 2021, Hayat Kimya (Turkey), a part of Hayat Group, launched pilot production of paper tissue products with the capacity of 70,000 t per year in Kaluga Special Economic Zone. The final investment value reached 10 billion... 
EU challenges Russian export restrictions on wood at WTO
January 25, 2022 ` 22:14
The EU has requested consultations with Russia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning export restrictions placed by Russia on wood products. The export restrictions consist of significantly increased export duties on certain wood products and a drastic... 
In 2022, Pulp Mill Holding will invest 4.5 billion rubles in Arkhbum
January 24, 2022 ` 21:21
Upgrading and growing the existing processing facilities, as well as expanding the production infrastructure will affect all four company’s venues. The value of these investment projects in 2022 will reach 1.802 billion rubles for Podolsk branch of Arkhbum,... 
Ilim Group may make an IPO
January 24, 2022 ` 21:16
Ilim Group is considering the possibility of making an IPO as one of the alternatives for company development; it is negotiating with banks to that effect, Interfax reports. “The decision has not been made and will depend on... 
Sveza is planning to complete Novator +52 project in spring 2022
January 24, 2022 ` 20:14
Sveza shared its plans concerning the time of completing a priority project on building new facilities and upgrading the operating production site in Novator settlement, Vologda Region. The additional capacity of around 52,000 m³ of plywood will be... 
US lumber prices continue to rise in mid-January 2022
January 20, 2022 ` 19:02
Momentum from strong demand at the end of 2021 pushed prices higher, so in the week ending January 14, 2022 the price of benchmark lumber item Western S-P-F 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) continued rising; up by +$70 or... 
In January-November 2021, wood pulp export from Russia decreased by 10.3%
January 17, 2022 ` 16:44
In January-November 2021, the volume of wood pulp export from Russia decreased by 10.3% YoY, reaching 1.873 million tons, as reported by the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation. The value of foreign supplies increased by 34%... 
In January-November 2021, Russia reduced its export of sawn timber by 5.5%
January 17, 2022 ` 16:38
In January-November 2021, the volume of sawn timber exported from Russia reduced by 5.5% YoY and totaled 27.267 million m³, as reported by the Federal Customs Service of Russia. The value of foreign sawn timber shipments from Russia... 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.
