MOSCOW -- Russia plans to use its commodities exchange to boost exports of wood and steel scrap to meet growing Asian demand, as it tries to wield more influence over pricing in international commodity markets.
Moscow-based bourse looks to wield more influence over pricing in global markets

Russia has been a leading wood exporter since it was part of the former Soviet Union. © Reuters
MOSCOW -- Russia plans to use its commodities exchange to boost exports of wood and steel scrap to meet growing Asian demand, as it tries to wield more influence over pricing in international commodity markets.