Vologda Region opens LPC Demonstration Center in China

Vologda Region opens LPC Demonstration Center in China to strengthen export cooperation

As part of the strategic development of trade and economic ties, the Vologda Region is starting to establish a demonstration center for its timber products in the Chinese city of Xi'an (Shaanxi Province). The decision is being implemented following the visit of the regional delegation to China in 2025 and the current working trip of the Minister of Forestry of the region Evgeny Agulov.

Key details of the project:

Strategic context:

In November 2025, the Vologda Region and Shaanxi Province signed a comprehensive partnership agreement.

The trade turnover between the region and China exceeded 716 million US dollars in 10 months of 2025.

One of the key tasks outlined by Governor Georgy Filimonov is to bring China to the top of the region's foreign trade turnover (currently, Belarus is the leading partner).

Importance for the industry:

The creation of a permanent demonstration and logistics platform in the key Chinese market will allow Vologda LPC enterprises:

• Visually present products and technologies to potential customers.
• Accelerate the conduct of commercial negotiations.
• To create a stable sales channel and reduce logistics costs due to the availability of a warehouse in China.

The project reflects the active course of the Russian regions towards the diversification of export flows and the development of deep cooperation with Asian partners in the field of timber processing.

Expected results:

• Strengthening Vologda LPC's position in the strategic Chinese market
• Creation of a permanent point of presence for the region's exporters
• Growth of trade turnover and diversification of foreign trade relations in the region

Tags: #Vologda region #LPC #China #export #Xi'an #Shaanxi #logistics #cooperation

Edited Moderator (Feb. 1, 2026 21:45:57)