Russia reduced the production of wood-based panels in January-July 2020

According to data from the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) in January-July 2020, plywood production in Russia decreased by 5.9% YoY to 2.3 million m³. The output of fiberboard (including MDF/HDF/flooring) decreased as well – by 11.7% YoY to 345 mln conv. m², and of particleboard (including OSB) – by 11.4% YoY to 5.1 mln conv. m³.