新西兰木材行业新闻

The forecast includes about ¥21 billion of losses at U.S. unit Nippon Dynawave Packaging and ¥20 billion from the Kumamoto earthquake.

The United States remained the largest destination as its share dipped 0.1 pp, while New Zealand's purchases grew more than fourfold and those to the U.S. fell 9.5%.

Prices received by New Zealand producers for wood and timber were 2.1% higher than a year earlier.

Prices charged for forestry and logging services were 7.2% higher than a year earlier.

China remained the largest buyer as its share slipped 2.7 pp, India's shipments surged 94.8%, and Taiwan's dropped 5.5%.

New Zealand stayed the largest supplier as its share rose 1.4 pp; Japan had the largest increase, with shipments up 18.1%

United States supplied 56% of Chile's plywood exports, Colombia's shipments rose 82%, and New Zealand's fell 24%.

The additional capital will fund selective acquisitions and value-creation projects across existing and future timberland holdings.

Regional constraints, limited plantation expansion and infrastructure barriers will restrict how much additional softwood roundwood reaches markets.

Latin America remains a low‑cost source at about 95 million m3 annually while Oceania’s supply may fall by roughly three million m3 by 2035.

Buyer search yields no viable option as falling demand and rising costs pressure operations.

The project will assess converting industrial-grade logs into fully fitted mass timber modules for hotels, housing and offices.

India took 73% of shipments.

New Zealand log export volumes rise seasonally after strong March harvesting conditions.