News Summary Core Viewpoint - The wood inventory has shifted to accumulation, with an increase in softwood inventory and port pressure higher than the same period last year, particularly in Jiangsu province [1]. Group 1: Inventory and Pricing - As of the week of June 27, softwood inventory increased by 10,000 cubic meters, with port inventories in Shandong and Jiangsu rising by 21,000 cubic meters and 4,700 cubic meters respectively [1]. - The CFR price for June remains stable at $110 per cubic meter, with foreign prices expected to rise in July [1]. - As of June 30, 2025, the sample inventory of softwood at Chinese ports was 3.36 million cubic meters, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 10,000 cubic meters [3]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Customs data indicates a slight month-on-month increase in the import volume of wood and softwood in May, while year-on-year figures show a decrease [3]. - The average daily outflow of wood from ports has increased weekly, suggesting a marginal recovery in downstream demand [3]. - The overall supply-demand situation is characterized by a dual increase, with no significant contradictions in the fundamentals, although attention should be paid to future import conditions [3]. Group 3: Market Sentiment and Futures - Southwest Futures notes that the main contract has shifted to September, with reduced overseas export willingness and ongoing domestic destocking leading to a primary focus on oscillation and adjustment before the first delivery [2]. - The LG2509 contract is suggested to have support around 770 and resistance near 810, indicating a range-bound trading strategy [3].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The main contract LG2507 of logs closed at 812 yuan per cubic meter as of June 20, up 5.8% from the previous week. The market performance was relatively strong this week, while the fundamental changes were marginal. The monthly spreads widened this week, with the 07 - 09 spread at 14.5 yuan per cubic meter, the 07 - 11 spread at 18 yuan per cubic meter, and the 09 - 11 spread at 3.5 yuan per cubic meter [16]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Supply - As of June 15, a total of 17 vessels departed from New Zealand in June, with 13 bound for mainland China and 4 for Taiwan, China, and South Korea for lightering. Among the vessels departing in June, about 10 are expected to arrive in June and 7 in July. The expected arrival volume in June is 1.51 million cubic meters [5][8]. 3.2 Demand and Inventory - As of the week of June 13, the daily average shipment volume at Lanshan Port was 21,600 cubic meters (a week - on - week decrease of 1,600 cubic meters), and at Taicang Port was 10,300 cubic meters (a week - on - week increase of 0 cubic meters). In terms of port inventory, the inventory at Lanshan Port was about 1.1646 million cubic meters (a week - on - week decrease of 8,000 cubic meters), at Taicang Port was about 501,000 cubic meters (a week - on - week decrease of 10,800 cubic meters), at Xinminzhou was about 421,500 cubic meters (a week - on - week increase of 11,700 cubic meters), and at Jiangdu Port was about 214,600 cubic meters (a week - on - week decrease of 600 cubic meters). The total inventory of the four major ports was 2.3017 million cubic meters, a decrease of 7,700 cubic meters from the previous week [6][13]. 3.3 Market Trends - As of June 20, the closing price of the main contract LG2507 was 812 yuan per cubic meter, up 5.8% from the previous week. The monthly spreads widened, with the 07 - 09 spread at 14.5 yuan per cubic meter, the 07 - 11 spread at 18 yuan per cubic meter, and the 09 - 11 spread at 3.5 yuan per cubic meter [16]. 3.4 Other - As of the week of June 20, the Baltic Dry Index recorded 1,689 points, down 279 points (-14.2%) from the previous week. Its related sub - index, the Handysize Shipping Index (BHSI), recorded 624 points, up 3.3% from the previous week. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) recorded 1,869.59 points, down 10.5% from the previous week. - In terms of exchange rates, the US dollar index slightly increased after hitting a bottom in the past week. The US dollar to Chinese yuan exchange rate was recorded at 7.180, basically flat week - on - week, and the US dollar to New Zealand dollar exchange rate slightly increased by 0.8% to 1.677 [56][57].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided 2. Core View of the Report - Last Friday, the log futures market showed weak performance. After May, the demand for logs will enter the traditional off - season, with expected reduced shipments in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, New Zealand's shipments will seasonally decline, and the current FOB prices continue to drop, maintaining a weak balance in the fundamentals [4][5] 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures and Spot Prices - Log 2507 closed at 775 yuan/cubic meter, down 2.5 yuan/cubic meter from the previous day with a decline of 0.32%. Log 2509 closed at 790.5 yuan/cubic meter, down 1.0 yuan/cubic meter with a decline of 0.13%. Log 2511 closed at 794.5 yuan/cubic meter, down 1.0 yuan/cubic meter with a decline of 0.13% [3] - The prices of main benchmark delivery spot products remained unchanged. The price of 3.9 - meter medium A radiata pine in Shandong was 750 yuan/cubic meter, and that in Jiangsu was 770 yuan/cubic meter. The new round of FOB price was 110 US dollars/JAS cubic meter [4] 3.2 Cost - The RMB - US dollar exchange rate was 7.199, down 0.005 from the previous day. The import theoretical cost was 779.25 yuan, down 0.43 yuan from the previous day [3] 3.3 Supply - Monthly port shipments in April were 200.3 million cubic meters, an increase of 39.0 million cubic meters or 24.17% compared to March [3] - Last week, the arrival volume of ships decreased by about 27.63 million cubic meters. It is expected that the arrival volume this week will increase by about 42.1 million cubic meters [4] 3.4 Inventory - Weekly inventory in major ports: China's total inventory of coniferous logs was 341 million cubic meters as of May 16, a decrease of 2 million cubic meters compared to the previous week. In Shandong, the inventory was 186.8 million cubic meters, an increase of 3.1 million cubic meters or 1.66%. In Jiangsu, the inventory was 114.35 million cubic meters, a decrease of 2.5 million cubic meters or - 2.18% [4] 3.5 Demand - Weekly demand: As of May 16, the average daily log outbound volume was 6.14 million cubic meters, a decrease of 0.01 million cubic meters compared to the previous week, with a basically flat demand [4]

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is a log futures daily report dated May 22, 2025 [1] Group 2: Investment Rating - No investment rating is provided in the report Group 3: Core Views - After May, log demand will enter the traditional off - season, with expected reduced shipments in the next few weeks. New Zealand's shipments will decrease seasonally, and the current FOB price continues to decline, maintaining a weak balance in the fundamentals. With a significant expected decrease in arrivals this week, the futures market is expected to fluctuate at a low level [4] Group 4: Futures and Spot Prices - Futures prices: On May 21, log2507 was at 780.0 yuan/m³ (up 3.5 yuan/m³ or 0.45% from May 20), log2509 at 794.0 yuan/m³ (up 3.0 yuan/m³ or 0.38%), and log2511 at 796.0 yuan/m³ (down 0.5 yuan/m³ or - 0.06%) [2] - Spreads: The 7 - 9 spread was - 14.0 (up 0.5), the 9 - 11 spread was - 2.0 (up 3.5), and the 7 - 11 spread was - 16.0 (up 4.0) [2] - Basis: The 07 contract basis was - 30.0 yuan/m³ (down 3.5), the 09 contract basis was - 44.0 yuan/m³ (down 3.0), and the 11 contract basis was - 46.0 yuan/m³ (up 0.5) [2] - Spot prices: Most spot prices remained stable, except for the 4A medium - sized radiata pine in Taicang Port, which decreased by 10 yuan/m³ or - 1.28% [2] - Foreign quotes: The CFR price of 4 - meter medium - grade A radiata pine was 110 dollars/JAS m³, and the CFR price of 11.8 - meter spruce was 123 euros/JAS m³, both unchanged [2] - Import cost: The RMB - US dollar exchange rate was 7.207 yuan (down 0.01), and the import theoretical cost (15% over - length) was 780.07 yuan (down 1.24) [2] Group 5: Supply - Monthly supply: Port freight volume in April was 200.3 million m³ (up 39.0 million m³ or 24.17% from March), and the number of departing ships from New Zealand to China, Japan, and South Korea was 66.0 (up 8.0 or 13.79%) [2] Group 6: Inventory - Weekly inventory: As of February 9, China's total log inventory was 341.00 million m³ (down 2.0 million m³ or - 0.58%), with inventories in Shandong at 189.90 million m³ (up 3.1 million m³ or 1.66%) and in Jiangsu at 111.86 million m³ (down 2.5 million m³ or - 2.18%) [3] Group 7: Demand - Weekly demand: As of May 16, China's daily average log出库 volume was 6.14 million m³ (down 0.01 million m³ or 0%), with Shandong at 3.20 million m³ (down 0.10 million m³ or - 3%) and Jiangsu at 2.22 million m³ (up 0.07 million m³ or 3%) [3][4]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The current downstream processing plants are making inventory purchases based on rigid demand. With the recent continuous decline in log spot prices, the downstream delivery has improved in the short term. It is expected that the overall spot prices will stabilize in the future, but the terminal market remains sluggish. The sustainability of price support and trading volume need to be further evaluated. In the medium to long term, under the dual pressure of weakening real estate demand and increasing port inventories, the log spot market still faces challenges [5]. - For trading strategies, it is recommended that aggressive investors short against the previous high for single - side trading, pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread for arbitrage, and adopt a wait - and - see approach for options trading [6]. Group 3: Summary by Directory 3.1 Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategies 3.1.1 Comprehensive Analysis - **Price**: The price of 3.9 - meter medium - A radiata pine in Rizhao this week is 760 yuan per cubic meter, with a week - on - week decrease of 1.30%. The price of 4 - meter medium - A logs in Taicang is 780 yuan per cubic meter, with a week - on - week decrease of 1.27% [5]. - **Supply**: In April 2025, China imported 5.34 million cubic meters of logs and sawn timber. From January to April, the import volume was 19.245 million cubic meters, a year - on - year decrease of 12.0% [5]. - **Demand**: From January to May 2022, the national new housing construction area was 520 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 30.6%. Among them, the new residential construction area was 380 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 31.9%. Last week, the average daily delivery volume of logs at 13 ports was 71,600 cubic meters, remaining unchanged from the previous week [5]. - **Import Cost**: The CFR main price of radiata pine this month is 108 US dollars per JAS cubic meter, with a month - on - month decrease of 5.3% [5]. 3.1.2 Strategies - **Single - side**: The overall spot prices are stable but weak, and the medium - to - long - term fundamentals are also generally loose. Aggressive investors can short against the previous high [6]. - **Arbitrage**: Pay attention to the 9 - 11 reverse spread [6]. - **Options**: Adopt a wait - and - see approach [6]. 3.2 Core Logic Analysis 3.2.1 Log Supply - The expected shipment volume of New Zealand logs to China, Japan, South Korea, and India in March 2025 was 2.0025 million cubic meters, an increase of 390,000 cubic meters from the previous month, with a month - on - month increase of 24.17%. The expected number of ships was 66, an increase of 8 from the previous month, with a month - on - month increase of 13.79% [14]. 3.2.2 Log Inventory - In April, the average inventory of national coniferous logs was 3.55 million cubic meters, a decrease of 2,500 cubic meters from the average inventory of 3.5525 million cubic meters in March, a decrease of 0.07%. Among them, the average inventory of radiata pine increased by 30,000 cubic meters, North American timber decreased by 80,000 cubic meters, and spruce decreased by 20,000 cubic meters [17]. 3.2.3 Log Demand - The average daily delivery volume of logs at 13 national ports remained at 71,600 cubic meters, the same as last week, indicating stable market demand but lack of short - term upward momentum. The daily delivery volume in Shandong decreased by 7.80%, while that in Jiangsu increased by 8.12% [23]. - As of May 6, the capital availability rate of sample construction sites was 58.95%, with a week - on - week increase of 0.15 percentage points. The capital availability rate of non - housing construction projects was 60.47%, with a week - on - week increase of 0.01 percentage points, and that of housing construction projects was 51.38%, with a week - on - week increase of 0.84 percentage points [23]. 3.3 Weekly Data Tracking 3.3.1 Log Prices - In Shandong, the price of 3.9 - meter medium - A radiata pine logs in Rizhao this week is 760 yuan per cubic meter, with a week - on - week decrease of 1.30% and a year - on - year decrease of 7.32% [30]. - In Jiangsu, the price of 4 - meter medium - A radiata pine logs in Taicang this week is 780 yuan per cubic meter, with a week - on - week decrease of 1.27% and a year - on - year decrease of 3.70% [30]. - In Shandong, the price of 11.8 - meter 20cm + general - grade spruce logs in Rizhao this week is 1060 yuan per cubic meter, remaining unchanged from last week and a year - on - year decrease of 6.19% [30]. 3.3.2 Downstream Timber Prices - The spot price of 3000*40*90 radiata pine timber squares this week is running at XX. The mainstream transaction price in the Shandong market is 1270 yuan per cubic meter, and that in the Jiangsu market is 1280 yuan per cubic meter [33]. - The spot price of 3000*40*90 spruce/white pine timber squares this week is running at XX. The mainstream transaction price in both the Shandong and Jiangsu markets is 1670 yuan per cubic meter [33]. 3.3.3 Import Log Costs - In May 2025, the quoted price range of New Zealand's radiata pine in the outer market is 105 - 110 US dollars per JAS cubic meter, about 7 - 8 US dollars per JAS cubic meter lower than in April [40]. - In April 2025, the outer - market price (CFR) of 11.8 - meter 20 spruce logs is 120 euros per JAS cubic meter, remaining unchanged from the previous month [40].