In mid-October, there was news that reported the postponement of the tariff hike for Russian logs to 80% next year, and people in charge of Russian lumber were relieved in the meantime.

However, as for arrival of Russian logs next year, 'the arrival will decline with a certainty on year-to-year basis' said many people in charge of Russian lumber. The management of Russian lumber industry will be severe in next year. Compared to the arrival of Russian logs which is decreasing drastically, 'arrival of Russian Lumber Products form initiate suppliers is noticeable' said many people in charge of Russian lumber. Especially after this Summer, arrival of Russian Lumber Products form initiate suppliers is increasing, and receiving substitute demand of existing lumber products.