Peter Weblin
Peter Weblin says the log market faces significantly different conditions where the export sector is facing weak demand and the domestic sector facing strong demand
16th Apr 15, 3:00pm
Peter Weblin says the log market faces significantly different conditions where the export sector is facing weak demand and the domestic sector facing strong demand
The later Chinese Spring Holiday period has seen a dramatic rise in Chinese log stocks. But availability of pruned logs locally has been tight
18th Mar 15, 5:00pm
The later Chinese Spring Holiday period has seen a dramatic rise in Chinese log stocks. But availability of pruned logs locally has been tight
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
Until log inventory levels get down to around 3 million cubic metres the market isn’t expected to show any pricing strength, says Peter Weblin
18th Jun 14, 5:00pm
Until log inventory levels get down to around 3 million cubic metres the market isn’t expected to show any pricing strength, says Peter Weblin
Dramatic fall in export log prices in May - Radiata pine falls by 13.6% - caused by herd buying patterns in China, recovery expected
15th May 14, 3:30pm
Dramatic fall in export log prices in May - Radiata pine falls by 13.6% - caused by herd buying patterns in China, recovery expected
Having an ETS with an absurdly low carbon price adds overhead without changing behavior says Peter Weblin. He calls for and end to dubious "hot air" carbon credits
13th May 14, 2:21pm
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Having an ETS with an absurdly low carbon price adds overhead without changing behavior says Peter Weblin. He calls for and end to dubious "hot air" carbon credits
Log sales surge higher; prices rise, unaffected by high exchange rate