{"id":87522,"date":"2024-04-30T07:15:48","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T07:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tin.happy-projects.ro\/china-log-market-stabilizes-in-april\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:01:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T09:01:56","slug":"china-log-market-stabilizes-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberindustrynews.com\/ro\/china-log-market-stabilizes-in-april\/","title":{"rendered":"China log market stabilizes in April"},"content":{"rendered":"

The China log market witnessed a period of stabilization over the past month, following a significant downturn. While there have been some positive developments, they have not been extraordinary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite weakening freight rates internationally, the charterers of log vessels in New Zealand (NZ) are facing challenges due to more localized demand, impacting the NZ wharf gate prices.<\/p>\n

In China, inventory levels and daily log usage are critical factors. The Radiata log Inventory in mid-April stood at around 4.2 million m\u00b3, showing a marginal increase. Daily softwood log usage across the China Eastern Seaboard has been between 60,000 and 65,000 m\u00b3, primarily due to closely aligned NZ supply and usage.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, NZ faces the challenge of maintaining a lower production cycle, especially as construction activity is expected to slow down during the summer. Failure to adjust production accordingly may keep CFR prices subdued.<\/p>\n

There's a pressing need for NZ forestry stakeholders to collectively address supply chain issues, particularly concerning critical markets like China. Failure to do so has resulted in significant losses in export sales and business failures within the sector.<\/p>\n

The slowdown in logging activities in Lake Taupo forests due to Cyclone Gabrielle is viewed positively by many, although it has led to job losses for contractors. On the international front, increased log volumes from the Pacific Northwest and the resumption of pine shipments from Australia to China pose challenges for NZ.<\/p>\n

However, the resumption of log shipments to India presents a positive development, although concerns remain about potential price competition. The reduction in log trade to Korea has led to changes in shipping logistics, with NZ charterers now targeting costlier vessels, impacting freight rates.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, NZ sawmill owners are maintaining stable pricing and good sales for forest owners, although there are concerns about shrinking order books and margins. Overall, addressing supply chain challenges and planting more trees remain crucial for the forestry sector's future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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