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Markets for radiata pine logs
Authors: D.F. FloraPublication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1986, Issue N.Z.J.For. 31(1) 1986, pp 19-22, May 1986
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry
Abstract: North Americans are increasingly concerned about growing competition in log markets from other Pacific Rim countries, especially New Zealand. Total Pacific Rim demand for small logs is expected to grow steadily through 1995, with supplies falling behind slightly through 1990 and then keeping abreast of demand through 1995. Prices of small logs are projected to rise about 11 percent by 1990 and hold steady thereafter. Pacific Rim prices are sensitive to New Zealand's small-log exports. In 1990, an export increase of 550,000 m3 would depress prices by about 6 percent.