Tag Archives: European Union

In December, price for wood pellets imported to European Union loses 6%

In December 2022, the average price for wood pellets imported to European Union decreased 6% compared to the previous month at $267 per tonne. This is 51% more than a year ago when it was $177. The imports of wood pellets to European Union contracted 9% year-on-year to 404 thousand tonnes in December.

Imports of wood chips to European Union fall 55% in November

In November 2022, the imports of wood chips to European Union fell 55% year-on-year to 280 thousand tonnes. the average price for wood chips imported to European Union increased 22% compared to the previous month and amounted to $138 per ton. This is 67% more than a year ago when it was $82. source: Lesprom […]

Ence signs sales agreements for about 1 million tons of pulp for 2023

Ence has already closed sales agreements for approximately 1 million tons of pulp for the year 2023, which means covering the maximum production of the company’s biofactories for this year. Mainly, the sales agreements reached are destined for the European market, in which Ence has significant competitive logistical and customer service advantages. Through these operations, […]

Russian plywood production falls 38% in November

In January – November, Russia decreased plywood production by 28% y-o-y to 3.0 million m3. According to Rosstat, production of plywood in November fell 38%. Russian companies continue to export plywood to the U.S. despite high duties and low prices. In October, Russian producers exported 52 thousand m3 of plywood to the U.S., which is […]

Russia extends protective duties on rough-sawn lumber for three years

The Government of Russia has extended protective duties on rough-sawn lumber for three years until December 31, 2025, Interfax reported with reference to the Deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko. The increased rates apply to the exports of lumber with a moisture content of more than 22%, a thickness and a width of more than 10 cm. Export […]

Ilim Group completes successful test run of kraft linerboard machine at Ust-Ilimsk mill in Russia

Ilim Group has successfully completed the first water run of the XcelLine kraft linerboard machine (KLB machine) – the key equipment of the company’s new KLB Mill in Ust-Ilimsk, Russia. A start-up of the KLB machine is scheduled for Q2 2023. Individual tests of its main equipment are underway. In December, the KLB Mill facilities were […]

Largest sawmill company in Northwest of Russia to stop all wood pellet plants

this should not come as a big surprise after our previous report on the condition of russian pellet export , now ULK Group, the largest sawmill company in the Northwest of Russia, will stop all of its pellet production facilities due to lack of sales. The company has already completely stopped the pellet plant in […]

Russia cannot compensate for stop of exporting wood pellets to Europe with deliveries to other markets

Since July, after the start of the EU sanctions, South Korea became the only export destination for Russian producers of wooden pellets. However, the volume of pellets sent to this country cannot compensate for the reduction in supplies to Europe. In November 2022, Russia tripled exports of fuel pellets to South Korea to 65 thousand […]

Ukraine increases 22% exports of lumber to European Union in October

In October 2022, Ukraine’s exports of lumber to the European Union grew 22% year-on-year to 108 thousand m3, according to Lesprom . Average price of lumber decreased 11% at $318 per m3 compared to September, it was 20% lower than a year ago. Since August, Ukraine has replaced Russia as the main lumber supplier to the […]

Bruks Siwertell upgraded its mobile chipper program

Bruks Siwertell has upgraded its series of 1006 ST model mobile chippers. The developments deliver added value to customers in the forestry and wood-processing sectors through digital advances, higher efficiencies, reduced hydraulic oil requirements, and lower fuel consumption; contributing to the goal of improving sustainability across the Bruks Siwertell product range. “Our forestry technology ensures […]