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Core Insights - The first year of operation for China's log futures and options, launched on November 18 and 19, 2024, has achieved a successful start with steady growth in trading volume and open interest [1] Trading Performance - A total of 8 log futures contracts and 164 log options contracts were listed, with a combined trading volume of approximately 7.87 million lots and a trading value of about 464 billion yuan, averaging 32,400 lots per day and 53,400 lots in open interest [1] - The LG2507 and LG2509 contracts have completed delivery of 1,412 lots, equivalent to approximately 127,100 cubic meters of logs, with a total value of about 10.4 million yuan, indicating successful trading, settlement, and delivery processes [1] Price Trends - Log futures and spot prices exhibited a trend of rising initially and then declining, with the main futures contract down approximately 7.5% year-to-date, CFR prices down about 8.3%, and the average spot price of radiata pine down around 5.3%, showing increasing price linkage between futures and spot markets [1] Market Analysis - According to a senior researcher from CITIC Futures, log futures prices have effectively reflected changes in market supply and demand fundamentals, with a strong correlation to spot prices in key regions [2] - The market has seen clearer basis between futures and spot prices, with the price structure of various futures contracts aligning with market norms [2] Infrastructure and Support - The Dalian Commodity Exchange has established a network of 19 delivery warehouses across six provinces to better meet industry delivery needs and has collaborated with industry associations to promote national standards for log measurement, significantly improving inspection efficiency [2] - Over 400 industry enterprises, including all major importers, have participated in log futures and options trading, indicating growing market engagement [2] Future Outlook - The Dalian Commodity Exchange plans to continue monitoring spot market changes and optimize delivery standards and warehouse distribution to enhance the effectiveness of futures functions [3] - There are intentions to improve inspection quality and efficiency through training and to promote the use of futures standards in international timber trade, while also considering the introduction of foreign traders to enhance the international price influence of log futures [3]