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December log market report
11 Dec 18, 4:55pm
Scott Downs
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China log demand stable but lower freight costs absorbed by higher NZD. Sawn timber exports strong especially to the EU, and prospects bright
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November log market report
13 Nov 18, 4:57pm
Scott Downs
Nervous demand from China as their inventories shrink raises prices for logs. Demand for sawn timber remains strong but supply competition rises. Domestic markets unchanged
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October log market report
9 Oct 18, 10:16am
Scott Downs
Export log prices rise with gains boosted by falling Kiwi dollar. But sawn timber demand isn't following yet. China paying more for logs. India still difficult despite opportunity
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September log market report
15 Sep 18, 10:04am
Scott Downs
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Domestic log demand shows signs of softness, but export volumes hold up. Ironically, lower grades are getting price increases but higher grades not. Probably temporary
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August log market report
21 Aug 18, 8:56am
Scott Downs
Sharp reduction in Chinese buying power causes a big drop in prices for export logs, even as Chinese log stocks reduce. Lower prices flow from India too
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July log market report
9 Jul 18, 10:34am
Scott Downs
Steady domestic demand contrasts with rising US demand, and analysts divided on next direction in China. India now pays the same as China although volume has slipped
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June log market report
13 Jun 18, 10:05am
Scott Downs
Strong demand from the US and EU for clear lumber produced by New Zealand mills with prices rising to record highs. China demand high but softening as prices rise. Domestic demand steady
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May log market report
15 May 18, 9:19am
Scott Downs
Export markets for unpruned sawn timber consume everything NZ mills can supply. Strong and growing demand from the USA and European markets for clear lumber. Local markets accept price increases
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April log market report
12 Apr 18, 10:56am
Scott Downs
Some local mills turning away orders due to lack of capacity. Stable China sales undermined by high stocks. India sales struggle with liquidity. Rising ocean freight costs biting into returns
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March log market report
17 Mar 18, 10:20am
Scott Downs
Export markets face growing competition while domestic markets are steady although supply is very tight in some regions. However there are uncertain outlooks in both markets
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February log market report
14 Feb 18, 2:27pm
Scott Downs
Average log prices remain well above 3yr average with firm demand from China and is likely to improve, variable demand from India where improvement will come later in 2018
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December log market report
10 Jan 18, 10:00am
Scott Downs
High China log demand and rising export prices are putting the squeeze on supply for domestic use. Log price index reaches a new all-time high
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November log market report
23 Nov 17, 5:15pm
Scott Downs
Price volatility in log market now a distant memory. Domestic demand stable. Key export markets still in basic health. Index price equals record high
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October log market report
19 Oct 17, 11:42am
Scott Downs
Despite little change in prices, Indian demand is rising again, China demand stays high, and freight rates are up. The lower NZD has improved returns especially from Australia
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September log market report
20 Sep 17, 11:27am
Scott Downs
Domestic lumber demand is tailing off just as export log demand is picking up, putting upward pressure on local log prices. Demand from India growing faster than expected
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August log market report
23 Aug 17, 4:51pm
Scott Downs
Domestic demand is flat and supply is ample. Export prices are flat, but China log demand strong across all grade. India demand up and strong. But rising NZD impacting prices
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July log market report
19 Jul 17, 2:19pm
Scott Downs
Both domestic and export markets remain strong. NZ exports to China grow +12% but prices seem toppy. India market has low stocks. Domestic market shows no slowdown
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June log market report
19 Jun 17, 5:06pm
Scott Downs
Both domestic and export markets report steady to strong demand. Prices just shy of all-time record. China shows stability and balance, and India recovering as predicted
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May log market report
25 May 17, 12:03pm
Guest
China log market balanced. Indian market recovering. Local market demand remains strong. Log price index rises to a new record
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April log market report
18 Apr 17, 8:59am
Guest
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Strong domestic demand continues as China stocks stabilise and India trade picks up again. As supply tightens, prices expected to rise
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