New Zealand Radiata Pine Log Prices

New Zealand Radiata Pine Log Prices

November 2003

Indicative New Zealand Radiata Pine Log Prices

Returns to small growers may be lower than those recorded here owing to scale and buyers' margins. These log prices are historical and indicative only and may not correspond to actual prices paid, or grades used, in market transactions. A "best fit" is applied by survey respondents to align company log grade specification with the generic specifications. Direct comparisons with actual market prices may not apply, due to differences between the specification sets. The prices are subject to changes when further data become available. The sources for this information are Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry industry contacts.

September Quarter and 12-Quarter Average

As at: October 2003

Generic Log Type & Pricing Point	September 2003 Quarter	12-quarter average
EXPORT (NZ$ per JAS m³ f.o.b.)
Pruned	165-227	204
Unpruned A Grade	79-95	109
Unpruned J Grade	64-73	94
Unpruned K Grade	65-87	86
Pulp	44-59	62
DOMESTIC (NZ$ per tonne delivered at mill)
P1	145-165	170
P2	101-144	130
S1	73-98	93
S2	51-90	85
L1 and L2	45-80	67
S3 and L3	47-68	63
Pulp	33-41	42

r = revised n/a = not available

For other prices and other information,please click here:

1.Historical Price Series
2.Log Grade Specification

Source:
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
NEW ZEALAND