Poland accused of blocking exports of Ukrainian timber

Poland is accused of blocking Ukrainian timber exports at the border since 15 March 2025, disrupting trade and raising concerns among Ukrainian woodworking companies. Pavlo Vasyliev, head of the Association of Woodworking Enterprises of Ukraine, accuses the Polish authorities of imposing unjustified restrictions that threaten the economic stability of the sector and the livelihoods of thousands of workers. According to Vasyliev, Polish customs officials are preventing timber shipments from crossing the border without providing a clear explanation. Ukrainian exporters, including Uniplyt LLC, ODEK Ukraine LLC, and Woodland Ukraine LLC, have reported being unable to transport their products despite presenting ...