Tag: plywood

Russian plywood production increases for the first time in a long time

According to Rosstat, in October 2022, compared to the previous month, plywood production increased by 8.7%. In September 2022, there was also growth, but only by 0.1%, which rather indicates a halt in the decline in plywood production...

Plywood prices keep reducing in the Russian market

In September, retail prices of Grade 4 square plywood dropped by 13% compared to last month, according to the monthly price review by WhatWood Agency. For instance, a cubic meter of 10 mm plywood (interior grade plywood, 1525х1525,...

ITTO: US plywood imports from Russia more than doubled in August

After four months of decline, US imports of hardwood plywood bounced back in August, gaining 11% over the previous month, according to the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO). However, the 302,300 m³ imported was 7.4% less than the...

In January-August 2022, Russian plywood production decreased by 23.9%

According to Rosstat, in January-August 2022, Russia reduced plywood production by 23.9% YoY to 2.336 million m³. The decline in production in August compared to July amounted to 3.7%.

UK detects Russian origin of imported Chinese plywood

Timber Development UK (TDUK), has issued a trade alert urging vigilance to ensure no plywood offered by Asian manufacturers to UK importers contains birch originating in Russia. TDUK note that a worrying development has emerged in recent weeks...

In July 2022, Russian plywood production fell by more than 40%

According to Rosstat, in July 2022, Russia reduced plywood production by 42.4% YoY, producing just over 220,000 m³. In January-July 2022, Russian plywood production decreased by 20.9% YoY to 2.12 million m³.

US hardwood plywood imports continue downward

US imports of hardwood plywood fell for a third straight month, declining by 9% in June, ITTO reports. The 296,900 m³ imported was the lowest volume month of the year and was 2.3% less than the previous June. Imports...

Plywood production in Russia down 16% in 1H 2022

In 1H 2022, plywood production in Russia decreased by 16% YoY to 1.9 million m³, according to Rosstat. Production declines for the fourth month in a row: in June 2022 it decreased by 1.6% compared to the previous...

Raute’s profitability has been negatively impacted from scaling down the deliveries to Russia during H1 2022

Raute’s net sales volume in Russia in 1H 2022 almost halved to €16.1 million (1H 2021 — €31.6 million). The share of the Russian market in total net sales for the reporting period decreased from 53% to 23%....

Plywood production continues to decline in Russia

In January-April 2022, plywood production in Russia decreased by 10.3% YoY to 1.346 million m³, Rosstat reports. Production declines for the second month in a row. In April 2022, plywood production fell by 6.5% compared to the previous...

Russian plywood production down 3.2% in January 2022

In January 2022, plywood production in Russia decreased by 3.2% YoY to 345,000 m³, according to Rosstat. Fibreboard production (including MDF/HDF/flooring) increased by 7.3% YoY to 62.5 million conventional m², the production of particleboard (including OSB) increased by...

Sveza increased wood-based panels production by 4.6% in 2021

In 2021, Sveza produced 1.3 million m³ of plywood and particleboard, up by 4.6% from a year earlier. Sveza continued focusing on special and customized products and in 2021 doubled the output to achieve 13% of the total...