According to the results of 2023, Russia exported 10% less timber than in the previous year – 20.7 million cubic meters. m versus 23 million cubic meters. m.Bu stated that: RBC With reference to statistics of the federal forest accounting agency “Roslesinforg”.
Despite the sanctions imposed on Russia, the country’s timber traders managed to quickly reorient themselves from the European market to the Asian market. The share of Asian countries in timber purchases from Russia increased by 11 points, reaching 98%. In 2021, the share of countries in this region of the world in the export structure was 76%.
Russia mainly exports lumber from spruce, pine, larch, edged and edgeless boards, as well as lumber (raw materials for the production of boards), pulp and veneer lumber.
Last week, according to 2023 results, Russia’s was exported 3% less chemical products.
Previously in India stated About the “huge potential” of trade opportunities with Russia.