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In 2020, Russian plywood export increased by 5.8%
February 9, 2021 ` 19:26
In 2020, Russia increased its plywood export volume by 5.8% YoY, reaching 2.9 million m³, as reported by the Federal Customs Service of Russia. Russian plywood shipments reduced by 1.6% YoY in monetary terms over the reporting period,... 
Russia reduced its export of sawn timber by 6.6% in 2020
February 9, 2021 ` 19:14
In 2020, the volume of sawn timber exported from Russia reduced by 6.6% YoY and totaled 14.8 million m³, as reported by the Federal Customs Service of Russia. The value of foreign sawn timber shipments from Russia reduced... 
Region-Les started the production of wood pellets in Arkhangelsk
February 8, 2021 ` 20:54
The new workshop of the company will produce wood pellets from low-grade timber. The volume of roundwood processing at the new enterprise will be 200,000 m³ per year, and the export of wood pellets – about 80,000 tons.... 
Sveza in Uralsky increased its product shipment capacities
February 8, 2021 ` 20:47
In the framework of the project to arrange a new site for container handling, crane runways have been extended and a railroad track has been completed. The new logistics center has been expanded to perform loading from two... 
Existing-home sales in US reach highest level in 14 years
February 8, 2021 ` 20:38
Sales of previously owned homes in the US rose in 2020 to the highest level since 2006, as ultra-low interest rates and remote work during the pandemic increased homebuying demand. Existing-home sales rose 0.7% in December from November... 
Onega Sawmills shipped the first container train loaded with sawn timber
February 5, 2021 ` 18:39
Onega Sawmills dispatched a full container train loaded with finished products to China for the first time. The train consisting of 62 large-capacity containers will deliver 2,800 m³ of sawn timber to the Celestial Empire. The train departs from... 
Implications of Brexit on demand for tropical wood in the UK
February 5, 2021 ` 18:04
The long term effects of Brexit on UK imports of tropical wood products are still far from certain. At present, even the short term effects are obscured by the unprecedented disruption to supply chains, shipping operations and markets... 
Segezha Group produced a large-sized CLT panel weighing about 9.5 tons
February 4, 2021 ` 19:22
Sokol CLT (Segezha Group’s plant) has manufactured a large-sized CLT panel of nine layers: 16 m long, 3.5 m wide, 0.4 m thick. The volume of timber in one panel is 22.4 m³, its weight is about 9.5... 
EU Commission starts online consultation on forest strategy
February 4, 2021 ` 17:32
The European Commission has launched an online survey to develop a new EU forest strategy. This is to be passed this year and bring Europe to resilient and vital forests. The consultation, which runs until April 19, 2021, is open... 
The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes to develop the mechanism of preferential mortgages for wooden housing construction
February 3, 2021 ` 20:54
Vera Khmyrova, Head of the Department of Light Industry and Forestry Complex of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said on Tuesday that it is necessary to develop a mechanism of preferential loans for the construction of wooden... 
SCA to develop a new container port in Sweden’s Tunadal
February 3, 2021 ` 19:54
Swedish forest products firm SCA has announced its plans to invest nearly $54.7m in Tunadal port between 2021 and 2024. The company stated that the funds will be used for developing a new container port and new cargo... 
Stora Enso completes conversion of Oulu paper mill
February 2, 2021 ` 19:13
Stora Enso has completed the conversion of its Oulu paper mill for production of packaging board. The pulp mill has been in production since mid-January and the newly converted machine is in a start-up phase. The project began... 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.
