A striking aspect were the export increases to the southwest. In contrast to the previous year, Russia exported 603,000 m³ softwood lumber to Uzbekistan - this is a plus of 28%. Deliveries to Azerbaijan amounted to 221,000 m³ (+33%) in the 1Q, and exports going to Kazakhstan increased as well: +26% to 107,000 m³.
The figures of main customer China remain more or less unchanged with 3.5 million m³ imported (+1%).
Negative developments were observed for exports to Japan (-2%; 223,000 m³) and Germany (-16%; 110,000 m³). Also exports to smaller countries declined by 16% and reached a level of 745,000 m³.
| Russian softwood lumber exports including planed goods (1,000 m³) |
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| Country | 1–3 2017 | 1–3 2018 | Change in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,493 | 3,524 | 1 |
| Uzbekistan | 472 | 603 | 28 |
| Egypt | 194 | 250 | 29 |
| Japan | 227 | 223 | –2 |
| Azerbaijan |
166 | 221 | 33 |
| Armenia | 2 | 217 | – |
| Iran | 183 | 177 | –3 |
| Estonia | 136 | 152 | 11 |
| Finland | 111 | 123 | 11 |
| Germany | 130 | 110 | –16 |
| Kazakhstan |
85 | 107 | 26 |
| Other countries | 890 | 745 | –16 |
| Total | 6,090 | 6,453 | 6 |
