Timber industry research & analytics News 
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The Government of the Russian Federation endorsed new rates of customs duties for exporting certain types of timber
December 2, 2021 ` 12:43
From January 2 to December 31, 2022, higher export rates will be applied to certain types of timber with moisture content over 22% and thickness and width over 10 cm. For instance, export duties for softwood are established... 
U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber to almost double
December 1, 2021 ` 19:55
The United States has decided to almost double the duties on Canadian softwood lumber from most producers to 17.9%, Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng said on Wednesday, adding that Canada is “extremely disappointed.” The current rate for most... 
Sveza starts shipping plywood for Kögel GmBH
November 30, 2021 ` 17:36
Sveza has shipped first batches of plywood to Kögel GmBH, one of the world’s largest producers of cargo trailers, from its mill in St. Perersburg, Russia. Earlier, Kögel successfully tested Sveza’s trailer flooring plywood at its manufacturing facility... 
Rising Q3/2021 log prices in Sweden
November 26, 2021 ` 19:12
In 3Q 2021 shows rising sawlog prices in Sweden both on a monthly basis as well as on a yearly comparison. Pine logs cost now an average of SEK 496/m³ (€ 49.6/m³) a 1% rise over Q2/2021, while... 
US housing starts in October remained at the level of last year
November 25, 2021 ` 23:52
The U.S. Census Bureau reported on Wednesday that privately‐owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 1,520,000. This is -0.7% below the revised September rate of 1,530,000 but is 0.4% above the... 
In January-October 2021, Russia increased pellets production by 19.1%
November 25, 2021 ` 23:00
In January-October 2021, the volume of wood pellets output in Russia grew by 19.1% YoY, reaching 1.953 million tons, as reported by Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat). 
Russia increased sawn timber production in January-October 2021
November 25, 2021 ` 19:17
According to data from the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) in January-October 2021, Russia increased sawn timber production by 2.5% YoY to 25.4 million m³. 
Russia increased wood-based panels production in January-October 2021
November 25, 2021 ` 18:37
According to data from the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) in January-October 2021, plywood production in Russia increased by 7.8% YoY to 3.7 million m³. The output of fiberboard (including MDF/HDF/flooring) also increased by 14.5% YoY to 611... 
In January-September 2021, Russia increased pellets export by 6.8%
November 25, 2021 ` 17:42
According to the Federal Customs Service of Russia, in January-September 2021, the export volume of wood pellets from Russia increased by 6.8% YoY to 1.763 million tons. The main buyers of Russian pellets for the reporting period were: Denmark... 
Interfor to acquire Eacom Timber
November 24, 2021 ` 23:59
Interfor Corporation has reached an agreement with an affiliate of Kelso & Company to acquire 100% of the equity interests of Eacom Timber Corporation. The purchase price is CAD 490 million, on a cash and debt free basis,... 
Segezha Group expands biofuel production in Siberia
November 23, 2021 ` 17:23
Lesosibirsk Sawmills and Woodworking Plant (LDK No.1), part of Segezha Group, has signed a contract with AS Hekotek, Estonia, for supplying a set of equipment for its pellet production facility. The launch of the facility is planned for... Ponsse to open new service centre in Tomsk, Russia
November 22, 2021 ` 18:36
Ponsse has invested more than €2 million in the construction of a new service centre in Tomsk, Russia. The investment aimed to create a modern service centre with a current repair area and a logistics centre with a... 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.
