Russian timber harvesting falls 3.1% over nine months

Russia harvested 104.8 million cubic metres of timber in January–September 2026, down 3.1% from a year earlier. The Federal Forestry Agency gave the figures to Interfax on October 14.

The northwest harvested 34.3 million cubic metres, an increase of 2%. The Siberian Federal District recorded 29.7 million cubic metres, down 2.7% from a year earlier.

Harvesting in the Volga Federal District fell 4.4% to 15.5 million cubic metres, while the Central Federal District declined 2.7% to 13.1 million. The Urals harvested 6.4 million cubic metres, down 17%, and the Far East 5.7 million, down 12.8%.

Timber harvesting fell 10% to 175 million cubic metres for the full year of 2025. The previous year's total was 194.3 million cubic metres.

The Bank of Russia's regional review also describes differences in timber processing. Northwestern wood-product output increased in July–August compared with the second quarter. Surveyed businesses cited foreign demand, a weaker rouble and lower logistics costs. Companies in Arkhangelsk and Vologda regions reported export growth.

In the Urals, industry output fell both annually and quarterly over the latest two months. Board producers in Bashkortostan and plywood and veneer producers in Perm region reported weaker external demand. Paper and cardboard packaging prices remained below multiyear averages despite continuing domestic demand.

In Siberia, furniture output fell 17% year on year in June–August, compared with a 12% decline in the preceding three months, according to the central bank review.