How much sawnwood does Russia produce and export?
Russia is the 3rd largest producer of sawnwood: 37.2 million m3 in 2024, 8.4% of the world's 444.9 million m3 (FAOSTAT forestry). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $3.6 billion in 2024, 9.4% of world exports of sawnwood (HS 4407) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 73% of its sawnwood exports by value.
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Russia's sawnwood production
| World rank | Production (m3) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 37.2 million m3 | 8.4% | +0.7% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Forestry production and trade (FO), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% |
Russia's sawnwood exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $3.6 billion | 9.4% | 9 million t | $395 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 4407 (Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, over 6 mm thick).
Where Russia's sawnwood goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Russia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6B | 73% |
| Uzbekistan | $348M | 9.8% |
| Japan | $203M | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $121M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $90M | 2.5% |
The sawnwood price Russia sells into
The benchmark price, Cameroon, sapele, FOB Douala, was $642.9/m³ in September 2026, down 1% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 6% a year, calmer in 6% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Sawnwood price history.
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