The growth of Russian timber exports to the CIS countries
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The growth of Russian timber exports to the CIS countries
Growth of Russian timber exports to the CIS countries: +25% to Kazakhstan and +30% to Uzbekistan
Russian timber companies have significantly increased their exports to the CIS countries, offsetting the decline in volumes to traditional markets. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the increase in supplies to Kazakhstan amounted to 25%, to Uzbekistan — 30%. Dynamics of export supplies The reorientation to the CIS markets was a response to the changing global environment: • Export to Kazakhstan: +25% (lumber, plywood) • Supplies to Uzbekistan: +30% (rounded logs, planks) • China's share in exports: decreased to 40% • Launch of supplies to new markets: Iran and Turkey Price dynamics in the domestic market Average timber prices in Russia (September 2025):
Government export support The Government of the Russian Federation implements a set of measures to support the timber industry: • Compensation of 20% of transportation costs • Subsidizing interest rates on loans • Preferential tariffs for rail transportation • Simplification of customs procedures within the EAEU New logistics routes Development of transport infrastructure: • Launch of regular railway services with Iran • Increasing the capacity of border crossings with Kazakhstan • Terminal network development in Uzbekistan • Optimization of logistics chains within the EAEU Expert's comment “Reorientation to the CIS markets is a strategically correct decision. The growth of supplies to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan demonstrates the competitiveness of Russian timber products and the effectiveness of government support measures.” Regional export distribution Key exporting regions: • Siberian Federal District: 45% of total exports to the CIS • Far Eastern Federal District: 25% (mainly to China) • North-Western Federal District: 20% (European direction) • Ural Federal District: 10% (Central Asian countries) Development prospects According to Rosleskhoz estimates, it is expected by the end of 2025: • Export growth to the BRICS countries by 25% • Increase in the share of deep processing to 45% • Creation of 5 new logistics hubs • Increase in tax revenue by 15% Official sources: • Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation: https://minpromtorg.gov.ru • Rosleskhoz: https://rosleshoz.gov.ru • The EEC: https://eec.eaeunion.org Tags: #export_less #Russia #CIS #Kazakhstan #Uzbekistan #Ministry of Industry and Trade #EAEU Переведено «Яндекс.Переводчиком» Offline
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