The latest data shows that more than 11.2 million cubic meters of Russian softwood lumber were exported to China in 2024, while increasing volumes are now being directed to the Middle East and Africa. Large volumes of Russian softwood lumber are waiting to be loaded onto trains at Manzhouli, China’s largest inland port, highlighting the role of China as a transit hub for sanctioned timber entering global supply chains. Russia is increasingly shipping lumber to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) as traders seek alternative markets amid weak Chinese demand. In 2024, 1.7 million cubic ...
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