Russia’s multinational forestry industry, the Segezha Group will begin supplying its products to Mexico, with the first contract for supplying plywood concluded this week at the Mexican Construction and Furniture Industry Expo (CIHAC) the Segezha Group has said. This is the first time it has exported its products to the Mexican market.

Plywood is used in a variety of different ways, including in construction for walls, roofs, and floors; in furniture and cabinetry; and for a variety of other applications such as boat building, truck flooring, and decorative panels. Its strength, versatility, and ease of use make it a popular choice for both structural and decorative projects. Russia is the world’s third-largest producer of plywood by volume, after China and Malaysia.

The Mexican construction industry is a significant part of the economy, driven by infrastructure and industrial projects, with forecasts predicting continuing growth. Key drivers include the expansion of manufacturing, government investment in transport (especially railways), and the nearshoring trend boosting demand for industrial and commercial spaces. The industry is also adopting a growing focus on sustainability and green building projects.

Dmitry Beresnev, Segezha’s vice president, said, “The shipment includes a wide range of plywood of various grades and formats. Interest in our products was shown by several Mexican companies from different sectors of the Mexican economy. Mexico represents one of the key countries in Latin America, a dynamically developing region with growing construction and furniture markets. We saw great interest in our birch plywood from local specialists.”

He added that this is a first-step trial shipment and is aimed at developing a presence in the Latin American market. Segezha expects that further supplies of forest industry products to the LatAm region will be supported by the applicable state subsidies to cover part of the costs of logistics operators. The Russian government assists with exports to friendly countries by offering subsidies of up to 50% of the transport costs.
  
Source: russiaspivottoasia.com