Timber stock trading reached record highs

St. Petersburg: Timber exchange trading reached record highs in February 2026

    The Timber and Building Materials section of the St. Petersburg Stock Exchange is showing steady growth in early 2026. By the end of February, all key indicators significantly exceeded January values, and the total cash turnover since the beginning of the year reached 1.3 billion rubles, which is 3% higher than the same period last year. The active expansion of the range of participants and stable demand confirm the growing role of exchange mechanisms in the Russian timber industry.

February dynamics: steady growth in all directions

    The second month of 2026 was a period of intensive development of timber trading on the stock exchange. The February figures show a significant positive trend relative to January:

    Year—on-year, February's money turnover also increased by 2.5% compared to February 2025. A total of 1,339 contracts have been signed in the section since the beginning of the year.

Expansion of geography and growth in the number of participants

    The number of bidders and their clients reached 4,443, exceeding last year's figure by 2.16%. The geography of the participants is impressive in scale — it covers 72 regions of Russia. This confirms that the exchange mechanism is becoming a sought-after tool for timber companies across the country.

Leading regions: Siberia and the Northwest in the top three winners

    Five regions have provided the largest trading volume since the beginning of the year:

    The Krasnoyarsk Territory is confidently leading with a volume of more than 332 thousand cubic meters, which is almost half of the total exchange turnover in physical terms. The high positions of the Vologda Oblast and Udmurtia confirm their status as key timber-processing regions. The presence of the Tambov Region and the Altai Territory in the top five indicates a growing interest in stock trading in regions with developed woodworking.

Management comment: the exchange as a tool for the development of the industry

"The monthly increase in sales and turnover reflects the systemic expansion of the stock market segment in the timber market. The growth in trading indicators is due to an increase in the number of participants, stable demand for key product categories and active business involvement in organized bidding, which strengthens the role of the Exchange as a tool for transparent pricing and increasing the competitiveness of companies in the domestic market," Alexey Ryzhikov, Senior Managing Director of the St. Petersburg Stock Exchange

"The indicators for February confirmed the stability and effectiveness of exchange mechanisms for working with timber. The active participation of regional producers ensures transparent conditions and prompt conclusion of transactions. We intend to further expand cooperation with the regions so that companies can plan supplies and develop long—term partnerships" - Sergey Kostromin, Head of the Timber and Timber Market Department

Importance for the industry

    The steady growth of stock market indicators is important for the entire Russian timber industry:

1. - Transparent pricing: Exchange trading generates objective market indicators that market participants can use when making over-the-counter transactions.
2. - Market access for small and medium-sized businesses: The exchange mechanism allows small companies to find buyers and sellers without having developed sales networks.
3. - Regional development: The growing number of participating regions contributes to the alignment of market conditions and the integration of regional producers into the Russian market.
4. - Long-term planning: The ability to enter into transactions on the stock exchange allows companies to create forecast balances of supplies and purchases.
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Key results of February 2026:

The prospects

    The St. Petersburg Stock Exchange will continue to expand cooperation with the regions and attract new participants. For timber companies, this means expanding opportunities to market products and purchase necessary materials on transparent competitive terms.

    In the near future, the exchange plans to further develop its tools, simplify procedures for accessing trades, and expand the range of exchange—traded goods in the Timber and Building Materials section.

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