Market Overview - As of September 22, 2025, the inventory of coniferous logs at Chinese ports is 2.92 million cubic meters, a decrease of 100,000 cubic meters week-on-week, indicating a shift towards inventory reduction [1] - The actual arrival volume last week was 235,600 cubic meters, down by 234,400 cubic meters, with New Zealand accounting for 210,000 cubic meters of this volume, a decrease of 209,000 cubic meters; the expected arrival volume from New Zealand is projected to increase to approximately 336,000 cubic meters this week [1] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The average daily outflow of coniferous logs from 13 ports across 7 provinces in China is 63,300 cubic meters, a slight decrease of 90 cubic meters from the previous week [1] - The current market for raw wood is stable, with no significant contradictions in supply and demand; however, there is a weak reality against strong expectations, leading to weaker spot transactions [2] Price Trends - As of September 24, the spot market prices for raw wood remain unchanged, with Shandong's 3.9-meter medium A radiata pine priced at 750 yuan per cubic meter and Jiangsu's 4-meter medium A radiata pine at 770 yuan per cubic meter [2] - The overall price trend in the spot market is stable, with expectations of increased arrivals and tightening supply; however, there is currently no clear upward momentum in prices, leading to an anticipated range-bound fluctuation in raw wood prices [3]