Australia and Pacific Region

Prices for New Zealand exported logs to China dropping

CFR price in China has fallen further to stabilise at 110 USD per JASm3 for  New Zealand A grade logs [...]

S. America, Europe boost log supply to China, N. Zealand exports dropping

Log supply into China has increased, with South America and Europe responsible for most of this increase. European supply during [...]

Global timber trade impacted by rising ocean freight rates

The latest maritime analysis report shows that the World Container Index has increased by 8.8%, or US$151, to [...]

Pulpwood prices falling around the world

Wood fiber costs fell for many hardwood pulp-producing countries worldwide in the first quarter of 2020. The biggest declines [...]

World’s tallest hybrid timber tower soon in Sydney

    Sydney could soon be home to the world's tallest hybrid timber building if a new [...]

Forestry sector in New Zealand hopes for revival after rollercoaster ride

While the past few months have been a rollercoaster for many industries, the New Zealand's forest sector has been [...]

Global lumber producers more profitable in early 2020

    The US South and British Columbia have historically been the lowest-cost lumber-producing regions of [...]

Global sawlog prices hardly change in Q1, despite trade interruptions

    Global sawlog prices hardly change in Q1 from Q4, despite trade interruptions, uncertainty about short-term [...]

Worries over the evolution of China’s log demand in the medium term

There are some concerns about the China log market in the medium term. China’s finance minister Liu Kun said [...]