The Ukrainian Association of Furniture Manufacturers Officially Supports Draft Law No. 4197-d “On the Timber Market”
The Ukrainian Association of Furniture Manufacturers (UAFM) has officially expressed its support for Draft Law No. 4197-d “On the Timber Market”, which is strategically important for the development of Ukraine’s forestry and industrial sectors. UAFM has sent official appeals to the President of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, the Ministry of Economy, and the Ministry of Environmental Protection, emphasizing the urgency of adopting this legislation.
Why Is This Important?
Draft Law No. 4197-d aims to ensure transparent market conditions for timber trade, positively impacting the woodworking and furniture industries. Its adoption will:
- Provide priority access to raw materials for Ukrainian processing enterprises
- Extend the moratorium on the export of unprocessed timber, fostering domestic production
- Introduce transparent and competitive auctions for timber sales
- Establish clear and open methods for determining market prices for timber
- Regulate mechanisms for timber allocation for security and defense needs
Call to the Verkhovna Rada
The Ukrainian Association of Furniture Manufacturers urges the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to immediately adopt Draft Law No. 4197-d in the second reading. This will contribute to the sustainable development of the woodworking industry, ensure Ukrainian manufacturers have access to high-quality raw materials, and strengthen the competitiveness of the domestic furniture sector.
NACP Meeting and Research Presentation
On February 14, 2025, a presentation of the study “Corruption Risks in Forestry” took place. This research was conducted jointly by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), the Specialized Environmental Prosecutor’s Office of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine, the Basel Institute on Governance, and WWF-Ukraine, with support from Switzerland.
UAFM will continue to defend the interests of Ukrainian furniture manufacturers and woodworkers, promoting transparency and stability in the timber market in Ukraine.
