Peter Weblin
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
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
Price volatility in log market now a distant memory. Domestic demand stable. Key export markets still in basic health. Index price equals record high
Price volatility in log market now a distant memory. Domestic demand stable. Key export markets still in basic health. Index price equals record high
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
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
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
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
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
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
Both domestic and export log markets feature positive sentiment, although prices drifted in December. Fundamentals appear to be moving to favour suppliers again
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Both domestic and export log markets feature positive sentiment, although prices drifted in December. Fundamentals appear to be moving to favour suppliers again
China uses up its log stocks at a very fast rate, setting the stage for rising demand and prices for New Zealand logs and lumber
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China uses up its log stocks at a very fast rate, setting the stage for rising demand and prices for New Zealand logs and lumber
Log prices firming in China and India. Domestic pruned log prices slip but demand remains strong for good quality
Log prices firming in China and India. Domestic pruned log prices slip but demand remains strong for good quality
Russia emerging as a competitor to NZ logs in China. India emerges as an alternative market. Auckland demand another bright spot - until the bubble bursts
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Russia emerging as a competitor to NZ logs in China. India emerges as an alternative market. Auckland demand another bright spot - until the bubble bursts
Lower demand from China of pruned logs sees export prices fall. Unpruned log prices stabilise. Strong domestic demand gets more pruned logs at stable prices
Lower demand from China of pruned logs sees export prices fall. Unpruned log prices stabilise. Strong domestic demand gets more pruned logs at stable prices
Domestic log prices suffer as export prices under pressure especially from China. Quality supplied into export markets may bite back and limit pricing offers
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Domestic log prices suffer as export prices under pressure especially from China. Quality supplied into export markets may bite back and limit pricing offers
Sentiment in the export market is turning negative, while domestically log suppliers are facing growing import challengers
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Sentiment in the export market is turning negative, while domestically log suppliers are facing growing import challengers
Export supply tight into China and India holding up prices. Domestic demand remains strong. Returns to forest owner rising
Export supply tight into China and India holding up prices. Domestic demand remains strong. Returns to forest owner rising
The new trend to construct taller wooden commercial, high-density residential buildings of wood will grow markets for NZ Radiata pine
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The new trend to construct taller wooden commercial, high-density residential buildings of wood will grow markets for NZ Radiata pine
Log market continues to firm even if slowly, driven by rising China demand and strong domestic processing. Forest industry wary of export restrictions
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Log market continues to firm even if slowly, driven by rising China demand and strong domestic processing. Forest industry wary of export restrictions