Log Price Chart: Latest Market Update (27 October 2026)

Summary

Mysteel released its log price chart and latest market update at 10:15 on 27 October 2026, focusing on daily spot quotes for New Zealand radiata pine logs at Xinminzhou Port. The table lists product name, specification,

material, country of origin, port,

price, change and remarks, covering specifications including 4m Small A,

6m Small A, 4m Medium A, 6m Medium A,

4m Large A, 6m Large A, 4m KI,

4m KIS, P30 and P40, all sourced from New Zealand and all at Xinminzhou Port. On price,

4m Small A and 6m Small A are quoted at 7**, 4m Medium A, 6m Medium A,

4m Large A and 6m Large A at 8**, 4m KI at 7**, 4m KIS at 6**,

P30 at 9** and P40 at 11**; the original did not disclose specific change values.

Commentary

Spot quotes for New Zealand radiata pine logs at China's Xinminzhou Port show significant price differences across specifications, with P40 reaching 11 while 4m KIS is just 6. China is New Zealand's largest log export market, importing about 20 million cubic metres a year, more than 70 percent of New Zealand's log exports. China's property downturn has weakened demand for construction timber, but demand for industrial timber such as packaging and furniture remains relatively stable, with small and medium-sized sawmills more focused on lower-grade logs.

New Zealand exporters should note that Chinese log inventories remain high and slower port turnover could affect cash flow. At the same time, competition from Australia and European spruce is intensifying; NZ SMEs are advised to hedge price volatility risk by locking in long-term contracts or shifting to higher-grade customised timber.

Keywords: log prices, radiata pine, New Zealand, Xinminzhou Port, spot market, log price chart, timber market

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Source: Mysteel