Russia’s lumber production decreased by 17% and plywood by 40% in September
Lesprom
October 27, 2022
In the first nine months of 2022, the volume of Russia’s industrial production of lumber amounted to 22.5 million m3, or 7.5% less than a year earlier, according to the Federal Service for State Statistics (Rosstat). In September, lumber production decreased by 17.4% year-on-year.
Production of windows and wooden frames decreased by 1.7% to 335 thousand m2; doors, wooden frames and thresholds production dropped 2.2% to 15.3 million m2.
In January-September 2022, Russia’s plywood production totalled 2.551 million m3, or 25.6% less than last year. In September, plywood production decreased by 40.0% year-on-year.
Fibreboard production decreased by 5% to 518 million m2; and chipboard production fell by 9.8% to 7.7 million m3.