16th Jun 16, 2:06pm
Sentiment in the export market is turning negative, while domestically log suppliers are facing growing import challengers
Sentiment in the export market is turning negative, while domestically log suppliers are facing growing import challengers
24th May 16, 8:35am
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
23rd Apr 16, 9:17am
The new trend to construct taller wooden commercial, high-density residential buildings of wood will grow markets for NZ Radiata pine
The new trend to construct taller wooden commercial, high-density residential buildings of wood will grow markets for NZ Radiata pine
29th Mar 16, 11:00am
Log market continues to firm even if slowly, driven by rising China demand and strong domestic processing. Forest industry wary of export restrictions
Log market continues to firm even if slowly, driven by rising China demand and strong domestic processing. Forest industry wary of export restrictions
19th Feb 16, 1:00pm
China's log inventories fall, prices rise, but only to November levels. India a new bright spot. Japan and Korea stable. Domestic demand strong
China's log inventories fall, prices rise, but only to November levels. India a new bright spot. Japan and Korea stable. Domestic demand strong
18th Dec 15, 4:31pm
Good rises in log prices expected in the first quarter of 2016, says Peter Weblin
Good rises in log prices expected in the first quarter of 2016, says Peter Weblin
18th Nov 15, 9:09am
The export log market has rebounded more strongly than expected, says Peter Weblin. Demand from multiple markets. China using Radiata in innovative new ways
The export log market has rebounded more strongly than expected, says Peter Weblin. Demand from multiple markets. China using Radiata in innovative new ways
19th Oct 15, 11:47am
October shows rising prices for export logs, says Peter Weblin, as China stocks fall quickly
October shows rising prices for export logs, says Peter Weblin, as China stocks fall quickly
21st Sep 15, 9:05am
China market troughs and is expected to pick up from here, says Peter Weblin. Domestic market expected to stay strong
China market troughs and is expected to pick up from here, says Peter Weblin. Domestic market expected to stay strong
15th Aug 15, 10:27am
Peter Weblin says China weakness is casting a pall over the log market even though domestic demand remains strong
Peter Weblin says China weakness is casting a pall over the log market even though domestic demand remains strong
23rd Jul 15, 8:33am
Peter Weblin assesses the consequences of harvesting the large forest plantings of 20+ years ago and the implications facing forest owners
Peter Weblin assesses the consequences of harvesting the large forest plantings of 20+ years ago and the implications facing forest owners
22nd Jul 15, 5:01pm
Peter Weblin says improved July prices are mostly because the exchange rate moved favourably. High Chinese stocks are lingering, but demand in India is improving
Peter Weblin says improved July prices are mostly because the exchange rate moved favourably. High Chinese stocks are lingering, but demand in India is improving
18th Jun 15, 5:01pm
Peter Weblin says China's market recovery is taking longer to appear, but strong local and Australian new home building is underpinning demand for both pruned and unpruned logs
Peter Weblin says China's market recovery is taking longer to appear, but strong local and Australian new home building is underpinning demand for both pruned and unpruned logs
20th May 15, 5:03pm
Peter Weblin says China is where the demand is and who is prepared to pay the best prices. They take 80% of our export logs
Peter Weblin says China is where the demand is and who is prepared to pay the best prices. They take 80% of our export logs
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
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
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
The later Chinese Spring Holiday period has seen a dramatic rise in Chinese log stocks. But availability of pruned logs locally has been tight
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
2015 brings steady demand and price for domestic logs and increased demand and price for export logs; but still below March 2014 levels
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 rise modestly as Chinese investment in processing rises and excess stocks continue to fall; urbanisation pace not slacking. Local NZ markets in 'good health'
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 prices uncertain as Chinese housing market deteriorates, but lower stocks and more govt support suggest a steadying; domestic demand also steady
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 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
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
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
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
Although log prices have stopped falling, the market will be uncertain until log inventory in China falls by a quarter
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
High China stocks and high NZD compounding NZ log export doldrums, says Peter Weblin. Surging domestic demand a bright spot