Khakassia increased timber exports to Tajikistan

Khakassia increased timber exports to Tajikistan: supplies increased by 70% in February

    The Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Republics of Khakassia and Tyva summed up the results of timber exports in the first two months of 2026. From January to February inclusive, 2,545 cubic meters of sawn timber were shipped from the region to Tajikistan, and the February dynamics demonstrates a significant revival in the export flow.

Geography and range of supplies

    All exported products are represented by softwood lumber — Siberian pine, fir and spruce. Shipments were carried out by entrepreneurs from the city of Abaza, located in the south of Khakassia and traditionally one of the centers of timber processing in the region.

The choice of the breed composition is not accidental: Siberian pine and fir wood is in stable demand in the markets of Central Asia due to its performance characteristics and affordable price.

Dynamics: February surge

    The statistics of the first two months show a steady increase in export activity:

    The 70.5% increase in February indicates a recovery in business activity after the New Year holidays and, possibly, the conclusion of new contracts with Tajik partners.

Quality control: all batches have been tested

    During quarantine phytosanitary control, Rosselkhoznadzor specialists, together with an expert on softwood trees, conducted a thorough inspection of all products for compliance with the requirements of the importing country.

The results of the inspection: all the examined wood was found to comply with the phytosanitary standards of Tajikistan and allowed for import. This is an important indicator confirming that Khakass exporters comply with the requirements of the recipient country and ensure proper product quality.

Importance for the region

    For the Khakassia timber industry, exports to Tajikistan are an important sales area. In the context of the reorientation of export flows and the search for new markets after the sanctions restrictions of 2022-2025, the countries of Central Asia have become a priority for many Siberian timber producers.

Advantages of cooperation with Tajikistan:

• - Logistical accessibility: The transport leverage is significantly shorter than for shipments to China or Southeast Asian countries.
• - Clear requirements: The phytosanitary standards of Tajikistan are largely unified with the requirements of the EAEU.
• - Payment discipline: Tajik partners working closely with Russian businesses demonstrate high reliability.
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Trends and prospects

    The increase in February shipments makes it possible to predict a further increase in exports to Tajikistan in the spring months. The construction season in Central Asia starts early, and demand for lumber traditionally grows from March to October.

    For entrepreneurs of Khakassia and neighboring Tyva, this is a signal to increase processing capacities and, possibly, expand the range of export products. In addition to traditional lumber, promising areas may include:

•     - Planed mouldings;
•     - Glued timber;
•     - Details of house kits.
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Attention to phytosanitary control

    Successful passage of Rosselkhoznadzor inspections confirms that Khakass exporters are responsible for complying with quarantine requirements. This is especially important in light of the tightening of phytosanitary controls in many importing countries.

    For reference: When exporting softwood lumber to Tajikistan, special attention is paid to the absence of quarantine organisms such as stem pests (barbels, bark beetles) and fungal pathogens. All products undergo laboratory tests before shipment.

Key export indicators:

Results

    Two months of 2026 have shown that the export potential of the Khakassia timber industry remains, and the direction of Central Asia remains one of the most promising. The 70% increase in February shipments is a positive signal for regional timber producers and the basis for optimistic forecasts for the whole of 2026.

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