Russia reoriented lumber exports from Europe to China

The transformation of the global economic situation in the world has led to changes in partnership and market relations between Russia and China, including in the lumber market. The first significant change was the increase in the volume of Russian wood, especially sawn spruce and pine from the North-West region. Previously, the enterprises of the North-West of Russia mainly sent lumber to European countries, however, with the “departure” of the European market, they were forced to reorient themselves to alternative regions, including China. In addition, high-quality larch lumber from Siberia, which is usually exported mainly to Europe ...