China’s Log Prices Soar as Supply Squeeze Takes Hold

"China Faces Rising Log Prices and Dwindling Supplies as Demand Holds Steady"

Log prices in China are on the rise as demand remains steady and buyers respond to tightening supplies. The inventory of New Zealand radiata pine in China has decreased by 0.5 million m3 in the past month. While AWG prices experienced a slight increase in July, larger AGW price hikes are expected for August. Suppliers must exercise caution to avoid oversupplying China by ramping up log production excessively.

The inventory of softwood logs in China has seen a slight decrease, with about 3.7 million m3 currently in stock. Specifically, radiata stocks have dropped by approximately 0.5 million m3 over the past month, leaving about 2.6 million m3 in inventory. Port off-take, which refers to the amount of logs being shipped out of ports, has…

In response to the tightening log supplies, log prices in China have been steadily increasing. This is primarily due to the consistent demand for logs in the country. The inventory of New Zealand radiata pine, a popular choice among buyers, has seen a significant decrease of 0.5 million m3 in just one month. As a result, suppliers are expecting larger price increases for August, following a slight uptick in AWG prices in July.

However, suppliers are being urged to exercise caution in their log production. While it may be tempting to increase production to meet the growing demand, there is a risk of oversupplying the Chinese market. This could lead to an imbalance between supply and demand, ultimately impacting log prices in the long run.

On the other hand, the inventory of softwood logs in China has experienced a slight decrease. Currently, there are approximately 3.7 million m3 of logs in stock, with radiata stocks specifically dropping by around 0.5 million m3 over the past month. This leaves about 2.6 million m3 of radiata pine available in China.

The port off-take, which measures the amount of logs being shipped out of ports, has…

The increase in log prices in China can be attributed to the steady demand for logs and the limited supply. As buyers react to the tightening supplies, log prices continue to rise. New Zealand radiata pine, a popular choice among buyers, has seen a decrease of 0.5 million m3 in inventory over the past month. This drop in supply has led to a slight increase in AWG prices in July, and suppliers are anticipating even larger price increases for August.

However, suppliers must exercise caution in increasing log production. While the demand for logs in China remains strong, oversupplying the market could have negative consequences for log prices in the long term. It is crucial for suppliers to strike a balance between meeting demand and avoiding an oversupply.

Meanwhile, the inventory of softwood logs in China has seen a slight decrease. Currently, there is approximately 3.7 million m3 of logs in stock, with radiata stocks specifically dropping by about 0.5 million m3 over the past month. This leaves approximately 2.6 million m3 of radiata pine available in China.

The port off-take, which measures the amount of logs being shipped out of ports, has…

In China, log prices are on the rise as demand remains steady and supplies tighten. The inventory of New Zealand radiata pine, a popular choice among buyers, has decreased by 0.5 million m3 in the past month. This decrease in supply has resulted in a slight increase in AWG prices in July, and suppliers are anticipating even larger price increases for August.

However, suppliers must exercise caution in increasing log production to avoid oversupplying the Chinese market. While the demand for logs in China is strong, an oversupply could lead to a decrease in log prices. It is important for suppliers to strike a balance between meeting demand and maintaining a healthy supply.

The inventory of softwood logs in China has also seen a slight decrease. Currently, there are approximately 3.7 million m3 of logs in stock, with radiata stocks dropping by about 0.5 million m3 over the past month. This leaves around 2.6 million m3 of radiata pine available in China.

The port off-take, which measures the amount of logs being shipped out of ports, has…

As log demand remains steady in China, log prices are increasing due to tightening supplies. The inventory of New Zealand radiata pine in China has dropped by 0.5 million m3 in the last month, leading to a slight increase in AWG prices in July. Suppliers are now anticipating even larger AGW price increases for August.

However, suppliers must exercise caution to avoid oversupplying China by increasing log production too much. While the demand for logs in China is consistent, an oversupply could lead to a decrease in log prices. Striking a balance between meeting demand and maintaining a healthy supply is crucial for suppliers.

The inventory of softwood logs in China has also seen a slight decrease. Currently, there is approximately 3.7 million m3 of logs in stock, with radiata stocks dropping by about 0.5 million m3 over the past month. This leaves around 2.6 million m3 of radiata pine available in China.

The port off-take, which measures the amount of logs being shipped out of ports, has…

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