domestic log markets
2015 brings steady demand and price for domestic logs and increased demand and price for export logs; but still below March 2014 levels
11th Feb 15, 5:00pm
2015 brings steady demand and price for domestic logs and increased demand and price for export logs; but still below March 2014 levels
Export log prices rise modestly as Chinese investment in processing rises and excess stocks continue to fall; urbanisation pace not slacking. Local NZ markets in 'good health'
10th Dec 14, 5:00pm
Export log prices rise modestly as Chinese investment in processing rises and excess stocks continue to fall; urbanisation pace not slacking. Local NZ markets in 'good health'
Export log prices uncertain as Chinese housing market deteriorates, but lower stocks and more govt support suggest a steadying; domestic demand also steady
13th Nov 14, 3:00pm
Export log prices uncertain as Chinese housing market deteriorates, but lower stocks and more govt support suggest a steadying; domestic demand also steady
Export log price rebound gathers steam with China use up strongly and New Zealand's share dominating in that market; big new commitment to domestic market announced
16th Oct 14, 10:38am
Export log price rebound gathers steam with China use up strongly and New Zealand's share dominating in that market; big new commitment to domestic market announced
Export log prices in strong rebound in September on good China demand and cut-back shipments; NZ in good position for growing demand from India
17th Sep 14, 3:00pm
Export log prices in strong rebound in September on good China demand and cut-back shipments; NZ in good position for growing demand from India
Although log prices have stopped falling, the market will be uncertain until log inventory in China falls by a quarter
14th Aug 14, 5:00pm
Although log prices have stopped falling, the market will be uncertain until log inventory in China falls by a quarter
High China stocks and high NZD compounding NZ log export doldrums, says Peter Weblin. Surging domestic demand a bright spot
10th Jul 14, 5:00pm
High China stocks and high NZD compounding NZ log export doldrums, says Peter Weblin. Surging domestic demand a bright spot