Belarus and Iran Expand Cooperation in Timber Trade

Iran and Belarus have agreed to expand cooperation across agriculture and forestry, a move expected to deepen bilateral trade in timber and other bio-based commodities, WoodCentral reported (12-11-25).

The agreement was reached during a meeting in Tehran between Iran’s agriculture minister and Belarusian counterparts, with Iranian officials describing the commitments as a practical step toward broader economic integration.

Talks covered a wide range of products, including agricultural goods, machinery, and fertilizer production. Forestry emerged as a notable area of alignment, with Belarus already a leading timber supplier to Iran among a limited group of countries that continue to trade with Belarus.

According to data from the Belarusian Railway Workers Community, about 85,000 tons of Belarusian timber were shipped to Iranian buyers in 2024.

Under the new framework, Iran will supply part of Belarus’ food needs, while Minsk will export agricultural raw materials required by Tehran, including timber, pulp, and wood-based construction and manufacturing inputs. Iranian officials also signaled readiness to facilitate transit of Belarusian forestry products to other regional markets.

For Belarus, which has redirected timber exports toward “friendly nations” following Western sanctions, Iran represents a stable and expanding outlet. For Iran, Belarusian timber provides a reliable supply of construction materials amid rising domestic demand.