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

According to data from the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) in January-October 2020, plywood production in Russia decreased by 5.1% YoY to 3.3 million m³. The output of fiberboard (including MDF/HDF/flooring) decreased as well – by 7.7% YoY to 530 mln conv. m², and of particleboard (including OSB) – by 3.7% YoY to 8 mln conv. m³.