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Peter Weblin is the chief marketing manager of PF Olsen. He is based in Rotorua. You can contact him here.
Peter Weblin
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2017 has brought sharply higher export prices for logs, and strong demand continues from the local market as Auckland replaces Christchurch. Regional shortages reported
16th Feb 17, 8:32am
2017 has brought sharply higher export prices for logs, and strong demand continues from the local market as Auckland replaces Christchurch. Regional shortages reported
Both domestic and export log markets feature positive sentiment, although prices drifted in December. Fundamentals appear to be moving to favour suppliers again
17th Dec 16, 10:56am
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Both domestic and export log markets feature positive sentiment, although prices drifted in December. Fundamentals appear to be moving to favour suppliers again
China uses up its log stocks at a very fast rate, setting the stage for rising demand and prices for New Zealand logs and lumber
17th Nov 16, 10:16am
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China uses up its log stocks at a very fast rate, setting the stage for rising demand and prices for New Zealand logs and lumber
Log prices firming in China and India. Domestic pruned log prices slip but demand remains strong for good quality
15th Oct 16, 11:15am
Log prices firming in China and India. Domestic pruned log prices slip but demand remains strong for good quality
Russia emerging as a competitor to NZ logs in China. India emerges as an alternative market. Auckland demand another bright spot - until the bubble bursts
17th Sep 16, 9:10am
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Russia emerging as a competitor to NZ logs in China. India emerges as an alternative market. Auckland demand another bright spot - until the bubble bursts
Lower demand from China of pruned logs sees export prices fall. Unpruned log prices stabilise. Strong domestic demand gets more pruned logs at stable prices
23rd Aug 16, 9:29am
Lower demand from China of pruned logs sees export prices fall. Unpruned log prices stabilise. Strong domestic demand gets more pruned logs at stable prices
Domestic log prices suffer as export prices under pressure especially from China. Quality supplied into export markets may bite back and limit pricing offers
26th Jul 16, 10:09am
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Domestic log prices suffer as export prices under pressure especially from China. Quality supplied into export markets may bite back and limit pricing offers
Sentiment in the export market is turning negative, while domestically log suppliers are facing growing import challengers
16th Jun 16, 2:06pm
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Sentiment in the export market is turning negative, while domestically log suppliers are facing growing import challengers
Export supply tight into China and India holding up prices. Domestic demand remains strong. Returns to forest owner rising
24th May 16, 8:35am
Export supply tight into China and India holding up prices. Domestic demand remains strong. Returns to forest owner rising
The new trend to construct taller wooden commercial, high-density residential buildings of wood will grow markets for NZ Radiata pine
23rd Apr 16, 9:17am
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The new trend to construct taller wooden commercial, high-density residential buildings of wood will grow markets for NZ Radiata pine
Log market continues to firm even if slowly, driven by rising China demand and strong domestic processing. Forest industry wary of export restrictions
29th Mar 16, 11:00am
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Log market continues to firm even if slowly, driven by rising China demand and strong domestic processing. Forest industry wary of export restrictions
China's log inventories fall, prices rise, but only to November levels. India a new bright spot. Japan and Korea stable. Domestic demand strong
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
Good rises in log prices expected in the first quarter of 2016, says Peter Weblin
18th Dec 15, 4:31pm
Good rises in log prices expected in the first quarter of 2016, says Peter Weblin
The export log market has rebounded more strongly than expected, says Peter Weblin. Demand from multiple markets. China using Radiata in innovative new ways
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
October shows rising prices for export logs, says Peter Weblin, as China stocks fall quickly
19th Oct 15, 11:47am
October shows rising prices for export logs, says Peter Weblin, as China stocks fall quickly
China market troughs and is expected to pick up from here, says Peter Weblin. Domestic market expected to stay strong
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
Peter Weblin says China weakness is casting a pall over the log market even though domestic demand remains 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 assesses the consequences of harvesting the large forest plantings of 20+ years ago and the implications facing forest owners
23rd Jul 15, 8:33am
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Peter Weblin assesses the consequences of harvesting the large forest plantings of 20+ years ago and the implications facing forest owners
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
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 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
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 is where the demand is and who is prepared to pay the best prices. They take 80% of our export 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