Despite sanctions, Russian softwood lumber finds way to new markets in the Middle East

The latest data shows that more than 11.2 million cubic meters of…

Russia’s timber exports squeezed as transport costs surge 50%

Freight costs across Russia have risen by about 50%, dealing a severe…

German Timber Trade Association calls for tighter control to block Russian timber imports via third countries

The German Timber Trade Association (GD Holz) has reaffirmed its full support…

Russian timber industry raises sawlog prices due to anticipated shortages

Sawmills in Russia began raising their sawlog purchase prices in the second…

Russia’s wood industry strengthens presence in Africa

Russian wood industry companies are expanding their presence in African markets as…

Russia’s wood industry strengthens presence in Africa

Russian wood industry companies are expanding their presence in African markets as…

Russia’s forestry crisis deepens as Siberian timber giant files for bankruptcy

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Russia’s forestry crisis deepens as Siberian timber giant files for bankruptcy

Tobol Timber, one of Siberia’s largest timber companies, is facing bankruptcy after…

Russian birch plywood reaches Europe disguised as Georgian

Russian birch plywood, banned in the European Union, continues to enter European…

EU wood pellet imports forecast to recover in 2025

EU demand for pellets has significantly outpaced domestic production over the past…