NZ log prices fall to weakest start in two decades as Chinese demand remains subdued, creating severe financial pressure across the forestry sector.
Category: Wood & Timber
Wood and timber products
China-New Zealand Agricultural Cooperation Deepens at Fieldays 2026
On June 13, 2026, CGTN reported on deepening agricultural cooperation between China and New Zealand at the Fieldays agricultural exhibition in Hamilton. The report highlighted that bilateral trade has reached a record NZD 42 billion. Chinese-made agricultural machinery gained popularity among New Ze
China’s Timber Imports Fall 28.7% in February; New Zealand Log Exports Drop 30.4%
China’s timber imports fell 28.7% in February 2026, with NZ log exports down 30.4%, reflecting ongoing weakness in China’s construction sector.
New Zealand Log Market Update: China Softwood Inventory Stable at 2.4-2.7 Million Cubic Metres
PF Olsen’s May 2026 log market update shows New Zealand port export log AWG prices remained flat compared to April. China’s softwood log inventory remained stable at 2.4 to 2.7 million cubic metres. China’s furniture retail sales fell 10.4% year-on-year in April, while building and decoration materi
China-New Zealand Diplomatic Consultations Held in Beijing on April 23
New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Bede Corry and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu held the sixth round of China-New Zealand Foreign Consultations in Beijing on April 23, 2026. The two officials reviewed recent high-level bilateral exchanges, including Prime Ministe
First Shipment of New Zealand Apples Arrives in Shanghai
On April 21, 2026, the first shipment of New Zealand apples arrived at Shanghai’s Yangshan Port. The 153-tonne consignment traveled directly from Tauranga to Shanghai in under 18 days. Simultaneously, the cargo vessel “Han Liu” completed unloading over 4,000 tonnes of kiwifruit at the same port, mar
GAC New Zealand Brand Launch Event Held in Auckland
On January 15, 2026, GAC New Zealand held its brand launch event in Auckland. Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong attended and delivered remarks. New Zealand Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, and over 100 guests from both countries attended th