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As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to cause chaos in the international industrial chain and supply chain, it has brought more and more influence to many countries in the world. Due to frequent earthquakes in Japan, many buildings are made of wooden structures, so the demand for wood is very large. After the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Japan could no longer import Russian timber in large quantities, which had a great impact on the supply of Japanese timber.

Daiichi Timber Co., Ltd., located in Koto-ku, Tokyo, is a timber sales company mainly engaged in plywood for construction. The head of the company, Naoki Rikaku, told reporters that since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, due to the sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and Western countries, Japan has It also participated in relevant sanctions. As part of the countermeasures, Russia stopped exporting wood products to Japan and other countries, and the company's operations were greatly affected.

Naoki Rikaku, Director of the Sales Department of Daichi Timber Company: We cannot continue to operate some products for the time being, because they were imported from Russia before, and now they must be produced by other countries. greatly affected.

Naoki Rikako said that from a nationwide perspective in Japan, 82% of the veneer used as a raw material for construction plywood was imported from Russia. Since Russia stopped exporting, the price of veneer in March this year rose by about 70% compared with the same period last year.

Naoki Rika, Director of the Sales Department of Dayi Timber Company: The cost price can be said to have soared sharply, but the problem is that we can’t pass it on to the customer. If the price suddenly increases, we can only explain to the customer patiently and try our best to be understood. On this basis Gradually increase the price. In addition, out of stock is the most worrying situation for customers. Price is one aspect, but it is more important to ensure continuous supply. We are trying our best to ensure the supply of goods. It is estimated that it will become more and more difficult in the future. We must do our best.

Regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Naoki Rikao bluntly told reporters that he really hoped that the conflict would end as soon as possible and that their company's operations could return to a normal state.

Naoki Rikakaku, head of the sales department of the Daiichi Timber Company: Without peace, economic activities cannot be carried out. Now is the era of globalization, conflicts in one place will affect all aspects of the world.