Tag: Wood-Based Panels Market in Russia

Wood-Based Panels Market in Russia: Falling demand, production under pressure, hopes pinned on Central Bank’s easing policy

In July 2025, the Russian wood-based panels market continued to undergo a period of transformation driven by structural changes in the economy and a sustained decline in domestic demand. Slowing construction and furniture manufacturing, a stronger ruble and...

“Wood-Based Panels Market in Russia” 05-2022: negative export developments continue

In May, the producers’ position was exacerbated by the higher exchange rate of the national currency, in addition to the previous problems with logistics and closure of export markets. Re-orienting to the domestic market while maintaining the current...

Plywood is growing cheaper rapidly in the Russian market

According to a monthly price review by WhatWood Agency, retail prices for the most popular thicknesses — 8 and 10 mm (interior grade plywood, 1525х1525, Grade 4) in the Volga region dropped by 19% and 16% respectively in...

“Wood-Based Panels Market in Russia” 11-2021: Changing trends in the birch plywood market

Big producers of high-grade plywood are still waiting for high-quality logs, increasing the share of lower-quality plywood output. This keeps putting pressure on the price in the low-grade birch plywood segment. The general change of trend in the...