CAPITALIZING ON THE FUTURE OF THE RUSSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY

CAPITALIZING ON THE FUTURE OF THE RUSSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY

17 June, 08:15–09:15

Russia has always been blessed with the geographical features and natural resources required to support a robust timber industry, and with e-commerce boosting higher consumption of packaging worldwide, the sector is poised for even stronger growth. What is the prognosis for the Russian timber sector and what steps should be taken to enhance competitiveness? What mechanisms can Russia employ to move up the value chain and enhance production capacity? What is the potential for cluster industrial development in the sector and what steps can be taken to unlock potential in this direction?















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China has a huge demand and Russia has huge resources. This is the basis for our mutually successful cooperation.
Linda Zhang
Russia has foreign investments and sees a willingness on the part of foreign equipment suppliers to work in Russia.
Dmitry Zylev