In January-June 2025, the state-owned enterprise “Forests of Ukraine” signed over 800 contracts through the Prozorro system for the harvesting of 5 million cubic meters of timber worth UAH 2.1 billion, the company’s press service reported on Telegram.
“Harvesting services account for the largest share of the company’s purchases. Traditionally, they were purchased under direct contracts. Last year, Forests of Ukraine began creating a transparent, open, and civilized timber harvesting market,” the state-owned company emphasized.
Lisy Ukrainy reminded that a number of entrepreneurs who were not used to working openly and did not accept the mechanism of public tenders resisted the reforms, but the procurement was successfully transferred to Prozorro. The state-owned enterprise demonstrated to businesses the advantages of concluding agreements through transparent, competitive auctions.
“The result is that thousands of workers are officially employed, contractors pay taxes to local budgets. There are more opportunities to monitor compliance with safety and working conditions. The opportunities for manipulation have been minimized—all contracts are published,” emphasized Lesy Ukrainy, adding that the formation of an efficient and competitive timber market is a guarantee that the company will fulfill its obligations to wood processors regarding timely deliveries of timber.
