HUŞ KAPLAMARotary-cut birch veneer from Russia

Birch veneer prices 2026 — current list

As of 30 August 2026: rotary-cut birch veneer, mixed grade 1–4, 17,500 ₽/m³ ex-works — roughly 219 USD/m³. Estimated CIF Ambarlı is 310–340 USD/m³. Grade 1–2 is 35,000 ₽/m³, grade 1 is 50,000 ₽/m³, and 420 × 420 mm pre-cut blanks are 29,900 ₽/m³. Prices exclude VAT and are reviewed quarterly.

17,500₽/m³
Mixed grade 1–4
≈ 219 USD/m³, ex-works, VAT excl.
50,000₽/m³
Grade 1
grade 1–2 at 35,000 ₽/m³
19 Aug 2026
Price list date
held until 30 Nov 2026
33
Minimum lot
one 40'HC, railcar 102 m³
mixed 2–4
16,500 ₽/m³
mixed 1–4
17,500 ₽/m³
grade 1–2
35,000 ₽/m³
grade 1
50,000 ₽/m³
blanks 420
29,900 ₽/m³
FX rate
80 ₽/USD
terms
EXW, VAT excl.
freight
55–305 USD/m³

Prices valid as of August 30, 2026. Prices exclude VAT, ex-works.

2600 × 1300 mm
$219/ m³17,500 ₽
1.5 mm · 5–8% · Grade 1–2 22–27% · 33 m³ / 40'HC
1600 × 1600 mm
$219/ m³17,500 ₽
1.5 mm · 5–8% · Grade 1–2 22–27% · 38 m³ / 40'HC
1300 × 1300 mm
$219/ m³17,500 ₽
1.5 mm · 5–8% · Grade 1–2 22–27% · 40 m³ / 40'HC
420 × 420 mm
$374/ m³29,900 ₽
1.5 mm · 5–8% · Grade 1–2 50% · 42 m³ / 40'HC

Price by grade — Applies to all formats

GradeUSD/m³ · EXW₽/m³ · reference
Mixed 2–4$20616,500 ₽
Mixed 1–4$21917,500 ₽
Grade 1–2$43835,000 ₽
Grade 1$62550,000 ₽

The list is kept in ₽; USD is converted at the 19 Aug 2026 rate (80 ₽/$). Contracts are in USD or EUR. · HS 4408.90 · MOQ 33 m³

What makes up the price

The ex-works price is what it costs to get the veneer out of our mill in Udmurtia: logs, peeling, drying, grading, packing, and loading onto our own rail siding. There is no trader’s margin — we are the producer.

Two further items build up to the CIF figure:

Freight, which runs between 55 and 305 USD per m³ depending on the route. The spread comes from the mode of transport, not from service level — all of it is laid out in the table below.

Import charges in the destination country. For HS 4408.90 in Turkey the customs duty is most likely 0% (Turkey applies the EU Common Customs Tariff on industrial goods), VAT is 20%, and deferred payment adds a 6% KKDF levy. None of this is included in our price; it is paid by the buyer.

Batch calculator

Estimated CIF total
$34,553
$339 per m³
Railcars
1
40'HC containers
3
Goods value (EXW)
$22,313
1,785,000 ₽
Freight
$12,240

Example: 102 m³ — one full railcar

Calculated from the published price list and the upper bound of each route range. Not a binding offer — write to us for a firm price.

Freight by route

RouteUSD/m³DaysMinimum lot
Rail 40'HC → Novorossiysk → AmbarlıRecommended90–12022–321 container
Rail 40'HC → Novorossiysk → Gemlik / IzmirRecommended105–14025–351 container
Boxcar → Azov, river-seaLarge lot only55–8525–402,000–3,000 m³
Breakbulk shipment from NovorossiyskLarge lot only60–9020–303,000+ m³
Railcar → Apsheronsk → 3 trucksFast / urgent170–25515–251 railcar (102 m³)
Direct truck (via Verkhny Lars)Fast / urgent210–30512–201 truck

Order size and price

The list price does not move with volume, because the real saving is in logistics rather than in the mill price. Load a railcar instead of a container and freight per m³ falls; go past 2,000 m³ and the river-sea route opens up, taking freight down to about 85 USD/m³. In other words, scale pays you back through transport, not through a discount.

That is why the first thing we ask is not what discount you want but what your annual volume and delivery rhythm are — the route can only be chosen correctly after that.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the price, and what is not?

The list price is ex-works (EXW, Udmurt Republic, Russia) and covers peeling, drying, grading, packing and loading onto the railcar. It excludes freight, insurance, Russian export paperwork, and customs and VAT in the destination country. Use the calculator on this page for a CIF estimate.

How often does the price change?

We review it quarterly. The date shown on this page is always the date of the list in force, so you will never be working from a stale figure. Under an annual contract we fix a price corridor.

Why is it more expensive than poplar veneer?

Because it is a different material. Birch has a bending strength of 120–144 N/mm²; poplar does not come close. The comparison has to be made on the finished panel — layers, waste and selling price — not on a cubic metre of raw material. The detail is on the comparison page.

Is there a discount for prepayment?

Not on the list price, but prepayment has a direct benefit for a Turkish buyer: deferred-payment imports carry a 6% KKDF levy, while payment made before the customs declaration is registered does not. On a 100,000 USD lot that is 6,000 USD.

Are samples charged?

No. Five to ten sheets of each format, courier at our cost, delivered in 7–10 days.

Which currency do we contract in?

USD or EUR. We do not contract in Turkish lira: at 20–40% annual volatility neither side can plan.

Tell us the format, thickness and monthly volume

We will work out the cubic metres per container, the freight to your port and the lead time. We answer during Turkish business hours, in Turkish, English and Russian.

Author: Andrey, Turkey representative, HUŞ KAPLAMA · Published: · Updated: