Russia increased the volume of processed wood exports to North Africa, the Middle East, Central and Southeast Asian countries. This was expressed by Denis Manturov, head of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Wrote TASS.
We are talking about selling abroad, including timber, plywood, paper, cardboard, cellulose.
The Minister announced the growth in exports with logistics subsidies for transport costs of the forest industry, the volume of which in 2022 is 8 billion rubles.
Also, according to Manturov, the increase in shipment volume was facilitated by the decision to increase the number of container trains heading east for the needs of the industry.
Last week, TASS, referring to the press service of the Union of Enterprises of the Furniture and Woodworking Industry of Russia WroteThat in 2022, the volume of plywood production in the country decreased by 29%, chipboard (chipboard) – 12% compared to 2021.