Fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs and faggots market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian fuel wood market opened the period at 9.4 million t in 2018. A gradual contraction followed, with the decline accelerating notably in 2021 and 2022 as sanctions pressure constrained the domestic market and new export restrictions were introduced, driving the market volume down to 6.9 million t by the end of 2022.

The market decline continued into 2023, with volume falling further to 6.6 million t. A modest recovery occurred in 2024, lifting the market to 7.0 million t, while production continued its downward trajectory, reaching 6.2 million t in 2025.

Production fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs and faggots in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³ ub

In 2021, Russia produced 13 014 thousand cubic meters under bark of fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, and faggots, showing relative stability compared to the previous year. Looking back over the period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 12.5%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 4.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 13 008 thousand cubic meters under bark, while the most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 9.4% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K m³ ub

Exports fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs and faggots from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Russia exported 109.6 thousand tons of fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, and faggots, marking a 14.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, exports overall decreased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 95.7 thousand tons, while the peak was in 2019 at 126.1 thousand tons. The sharpest decline was observed in 2020, with a drop of 24.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the main buyers of Russian fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, and faggots were Norway, accounting for 22.7% of exports in kind, China with 19.7%, and Latvia at 14.9%. Together, these three countries represented 57.4% of total exports in kind during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Russia's cross-border shipments of fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, and faggots reached 15 344 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial increase of 48.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports in value terms grew by 72.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 19.8%. The largest decline in this period was recorded in 2020, with a decrease of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Norway, Latvia, and Finland were the key partners for Russia in terms of export value for fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, and faggots. Norway accounted for 32.5% of exports in value terms, Latvia for 22.2%, and Finland for 13.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 68.1% of total export flows in value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs and faggots to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

The market for imports in kind showed an unstable trend from 2018 to 2021. Volumes peaked in 2019 and fell to their lowest in 2021, resulting in a 69-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Russia imported 0.1 thousand tons of fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, and faggots, which was 17.5% lower than the previous year. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 5.6 thousand tons. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 98.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, surging by 381.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, imports of fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, and faggots to Russia were predominantly sourced from Belarus, which accounted for 97.7% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Import levels in value terms exhibited volatility from 2018 to 2021, fluctuating 4.5 times between the high in 2019 and the low in 2018. In 2021, Russia's imports of fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, and faggots totaled 34 thousand US dollars, representing a solid increase of 24.5% from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 80 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2020 with a decrease of 65.3%, while the most substantial increase occurred in 2019, rising by 349.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the core markets for Russia's imports in value terms of fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, and faggots were Belarus, Georgia, and Spain. Belarus held a 61.9% share of imports in value terms, Georgia accounted for 7.3%, and Spain for 6.4%. Together, these three countries represented 75.7% of total import flows in value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021