Urea surge raised costs for Russian wood-product makers
The industry estimate puts chemical inputs at up to 40% of particleboard costs.
ByLesprom Network
Image:Sveza's plywood mill in Verkhny Sinyachikha, Russia / Sveza
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Urea prices in Russia more than doubled between March and May 2026, sharply increasing input costs for wood-product manufacturers.
Urea prices in Russia more than doubled between March and May 2026, sharply increasing input costs for wood-product manufacturers.
Chemical components account for up to 40% of particleboard costs, with urea alone representing up to 25% under the association's estimate.
The industry association proposed transparent domestic pricing, regulatory reforms and export restrictions on birch peeler logs and veneer to boost higher-value production.
Urea prices in Russia more than doubled between March and May 2026, raising input costs for makers o...
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