1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Oils: Soybean oil and palm oil are rated as "sideways", while rapeseed oil is rated as "sideways with a downward bias" [7]. - Protein meals: Soybean meal is rated as "sideways", and rapeseed meal is rated as "sideways with a downward bias" [9]. - Corn and starch: Rated as "sideways" [11]. - Hogs: Rated as "sideways" [13]. - Natural rubber: Rated as "sideways with a bullish bias" [15]. - Synthetic rubber: Rated as "sideways with a bullish bias" [18]. - Cotton: Rated as "sideways with a bullish bias" [19]. - Sugar: Rated as "sideways with a downward bias" [20]. - Pulp: Rated as "sideways" [21]. - Offset paper: Rated as "sideways" [22]. - Logs: Rated as "sideways" [24]. 2. Core Views of the Report - The overall agricultural market shows a mixed performance, with different commodities having their own supply - demand fundamentals and price trends. For example, in the hog market, short - term supply pressure remains, but long - term supply may gradually ease; in the oil market, although there are some policy and supply - demand changes, the overall supply is relatively abundant [14][7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1. Market Views 3.1.1. Hogs - **Logic**: Short - term supply pressure is small in early January, but some February hogs may be sold in advance in mid - to - late January. Medium - term supply will be excessive until April 2026. Long - term supply pressure may ease after May 2026. Demand declines after New Year's Day, and the average weight of hogs decreases but is still higher than the same period last year. - **Outlook**: The near - term price is expected to be in a weak sideways range, while the far - term price may rise in the second half of 2026, but currently, the production cut is insufficient, so far - term positions should be cautiously taken on dips [14]. 3.1.2. Oils - **Logic**: Indonesia cancels the B50 biodiesel plan, and raises the export tax on palm oil. The domestic soybean market has active auctions, and the supply of rapeseed oil may change due to trade relations. - **Outlook**: Soybean oil, palm oil are sideways, and rapeseed oil is sideways with a downward bias. It is recommended to consider buying on dips and palm oil - rapeseed oil spread trading [7]. 3.1.3. Protein Meals - **Logic**: International factors such as the USDA's report, Brazilian soybean production, and the probability of El Niño affect the market. Domestically, soybean auctions are active, and the supply and demand of soybean meal and rapeseed meal are affected by trade and consumption. - **Outlook**: US soybeans, domestic soybean meal are sideways, and rapeseed meal is sideways with a downward bias [9]. 3.1.4. Corn and Starch - **Logic**: The increase in supply due to smooth selling restricts price increases. However, factors such as farmers' reluctance to sell, the time required for imported grains, and downstream replenishment demand support prices. - **Outlook**: Sideways in the short - term [12]. 3.1.5. Natural Rubber - **Logic**: The market has a bullish atmosphere, mainly driven by macro factors. The supply is seasonally increasing, and the raw material price is firm, but the downstream demand is weak after the price increase. - **Outlook**: Sideways with a bullish bias in the short - term [17]. 3.1.6. Synthetic Rubber - **Logic**: The price trend is bullish, mainly due to the expected improvement in the butadiene market and the possible impact of policies on supply. - **Outlook**: Sideways with a bullish bias in the medium - term [19]. 3.1.7. Cotton - **Logic**: The long - term driving factors are the expected "tight balance" in the 2025/26 season and the possible reduction in planting area in 2026. The short - term adjustment space is limited. - **Outlook**: Sideways with a bullish bias in the long - term [19]. 3.1.8. Sugar - **Logic**: The global sugar market is expected to have a surplus in the 25/26 season, with most major producers expected to increase production. - **Outlook**: Sideways with a downward bias in the medium - to - long - term [20]. 3.1.9. Pulp - **Logic**: There are both bullish and bearish factors. Bullish factors include rising import costs and high downstream paper production. Bearish factors include difficult cost transfer, seasonal demand decline, and sufficient supply. - **Outlook**: Sideways [21]. 3.1.10. Offset Paper - **Logic**: The market is affected by factors such as new warehouse receipts, industry profitability, supply and demand, and downstream consumption. - **Outlook**: There may be pressure in the late period, and attention should be paid to the risk of correction [22]. 3.1.11. Logs - **Logic**: The supply pressure will be marginally relieved in January - February. The price has support due to the inverted price difference, and there are some game points in the 03 contract. - **Outlook**: Sideways within a range [24]. 3.2. Variety Data Monitoring - The report lists the monitoring categories including oils and fats, corn and starch, hogs, cotton and cotton yarn, sugar, pulp and offset paper, logs, etc., but specific data details are not provided in the content [25][57][75]. 3.3. Commodity Index - On January 14, 2026, the comprehensive index, characteristic index (including commodity 20 index, industrial products index, PPI commodity index) all showed an upward trend. The agricultural product index also had a certain increase, with a daily increase of 0.20%, a 5 - day increase of 0.44%, a 1 - month increase of 2.30%, and a year - to - date increase of 1.29% [183][184].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The log spot price has stabilized due to increased arrivals at ports and inventory accumulation. In the short - term, prices are likely to remain stable under the game of supply and demand, and in the long - term, attention should be paid to the implementation of the expected increase in the FOB price in February and the recovery rhythm of terminal construction demand [1][8] Group 3: Summary by Directory Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategies - **Comprehensive Analysis**: On the supply side, New Zealand's shipments decreased due to the Christmas holiday, but the arrival volume of New Zealand logs at 13 Chinese ports was 479,000 cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 17%. The arrivals in Shandong were concentrated while those in Jiangsu were tight. The January FOB price dropped to $110 per JAS cubic meter, and traders' pre - Spring Festival stockpiling led to good FOB transactions. On the demand side, the demand for construction timber was flat, but the shipments of laminated wood in Shandong were popular. The daily average outbound volume of 13 ports was 56,500 cubic meters, a week - on - week decrease of 3.09%. The capital availability rate of construction sites declined, affecting procurement. The total inventory was 2.67 million cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 5.12%, with the inventory of radiata pine and North American timber increasing and that of spruce/fir decreasing, and the inventory in core provinces such as Shandong and Jiangsu increasing [7] - **Logic Analysis**: The price of 6 - meter logs in Jiangsu increased by 10 - 20 yuan per cubic meter due to scarce supply. The price of 3.9 - meter radiata pine in Shandong remained at 740 yuan per cubic meter, and the price of 4 - meter radiata pine in Taicang remained at 730 yuan per cubic meter. Although the FOB price dropped by $2, traders' stockpiling demand supported market sentiment. Core supporting factors include increased domestic arrivals, high enthusiasm for traders' pre - Spring Festival stockpiling, and scarce supply of some specifications. Potential pressures include flat demand for construction timber, a decline in the capital availability rate of construction sites, and a slight decrease in the daily average outbound volume [8] - **Strategy**: For unilateral trading, with both supply and demand being weak and cost support, aggressive investors can go long near the previous low. For arbitrage and options, it is recommended to wait and see [9] Core Logic Analysis - The price of 6 - meter logs in Jiangsu increased by 10 - 20 yuan per cubic meter due to scarce supply. The price of 3.9 - meter radiata pine in Shandong remained at 740 yuan per cubic meter, and the price of 4 - meter radiata pine in Taicang remained at 730 yuan per cubic meter. Although the FOB price dropped by $2, traders' stockpiling demand supported market sentiment. Core supporting factors include increased domestic arrivals, high enthusiasm for traders' pre - Spring Festival stockpiling, and scarce supply of some specifications. Potential pressures include flat demand for construction timber, a decline in the capital availability rate of construction sites, and a slight decrease in the daily average outbound volume [8] Weekly Data Tracking - **Log Supply**: In December 2025, about 55 ships departed from New Zealand ports, a month - on - month increase of 6 ships, with a total shipment of about 2.04 million cubic meters, an 8% increase from November. 42 ships were bound for China, with a shipment of about 1.521 million cubic meters, accounting for 75%, a 5% increase from November. From January 3 - 9, 2026, a total of 9 ships (350,000 cubic meters) departed from New Zealand ports, a decrease of 1 ship (10,000 cubic meters) compared to the previous week. Among them, 8 ships (300,000 cubic meters) were directly bound for China, an increase of 2 ships (80,000 cubic meters) compared to the previous week. From January 5 - 11, 2026, 13 ships were expected to arrive at 13 Chinese ports, an 8% increase from the previous week, and the total arrival volume was about 479,000 cubic meters, a 17% increase from the previous week [19] - **Log Inventory**: As of January 2, the total inventory of domestic logs by material was 2.67 million cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 5.12%. The radiata pine inventory was 2.28 million cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 5.56%. The North American timber inventory was 100,000 cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 42.86%. The spruce/fir inventory was 140,000 cubic meters, a week - on - week decrease of 6.67%. The total inventory of 3 ports in Shandong was 1.95 million cubic meters, an increase of 98,000 cubic meters from the previous period, and the total inventory of 3 ports in Jiangsu was 508,756 cubic meters, an increase of 98,000 cubic meters from the previous period [22] - **Log Demand**: As of January 2, the daily average outbound volume of 13 ports was 56,500 cubic meters, a week - on - week decrease of 3.09%. Among them, the daily average total outbound volume of 3 ports in Shandong was 28,900 cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 3.58%, and the daily average total outbound volume of 3 ports in Jiangsu was 21,700 cubic meters, a week - on - week decrease of 11.07%. As of January 6, the capital availability rate of sample construction sites was 59.53%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.37 percentage points [26] - **Log Prices**: In Shandong, the price of 3.9 - meter medium - A radiata pine logs at Rizhao Port this week was 740 yuan per cubic meter, the same as last week and a year - on - year decrease of 6.33%. In Jiangsu, the price of 4 - meter medium - A radiata pine logs at Taicang Port this week was 730 yuan per cubic meter, the same as last week and a year - on - year decrease of 9.88%. The price of 11.8 - meter 20cm+ general - grade spruce logs at Rizhao Port this week was 1,160 yuan per cubic meter, a week - on - week decrease of 1.69% and a year - on - year increase of 10.48% [33] - **Downstream Timber Prices**: The mainstream transaction price of 3000*40*90 radiata pine timber in the Shandong market was 1,250 yuan per cubic meter, and in the Jiangsu market was 1,240 yuan per cubic meter. The mainstream transaction price of 3000*40*90 spruce/white pine timber in the Shandong market was 1,800 yuan per cubic meter, and in the Jiangsu market was 1,680 yuan per cubic meter [36] - **Import Log Costs**: As of January 5, 2026, the January FOB (CFR) quotation range of New Zealand radiata pine logs was $109 - 112 per JAS cubic meter, with the main price at $110 per JAS cubic meter, a decrease of $2 per JAS cubic meter from December [42]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The spot log market shows a pattern of "high supply, increasing inventory, and weak demand", with supply expected to remain relatively high and demand remaining weak. Cost is the main supporting factor, and attention should be paid to the risk of log price increases caused by new fees for US ships starting from October 14, 2025 [7][8] Group 3: Summary by Directory Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategies - **Comprehensive Analysis**: The spot prices of radiata pine in Shandong and Jiangsu have remained flat for two consecutive weeks, still 5 - 9% lower year - on - year. The price of spruce in Shandong is at a high for the year. This week's arrival volume was 456,000 cubic meters, a 79% week - on - week increase. The total inventory of 13 ports was 2.99 million cubic meters, a 4.6% week - on - week increase. The daily average outbound volume was 57,000 cubic meters, a 12.7% week - on - week decrease. The construction fund availability rate slightly decreased to 59.4% [7] - **Logic Analysis**: Supply is expected to remain relatively high, and high port inventory suppresses spot prices. Demand is weak, with slow recovery in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. The cost side is the main support, as imports are still at a loss. New fees for US ships may lead to log price increases [8] - **Strategy**: For unilateral trading, it is recommended to wait and see, and aggressive investors can place a small number of long orders. For arbitrage and options, it is recommended to wait and see [9] Core Logic Analysis - **Supply**: New Zealand's log shipments to China increased in September compared to August. This week, 12 ships with 460,000 cubic meters of logs left New Zealand ports, with 7 ships and 260,000 cubic meters going directly to China. The expected arrival volume at 13 Chinese ports from October 13 - 19 was about 455,500 cubic meters, a 79% week - on - week increase [18][19] - **Inventory**: As of October 10, the total domestic log inventory was 2.99 million cubic meters, a 4.55% week - on - week increase. Radiata pine inventory increased by 4.68%, North American timber inventory remained flat, and spruce/fir inventory decreased by 5% [22] - **Demand**: As of October 10, the daily average outbound volume of 13 ports was 57,300 cubic meters, a 12.65% week - on - week decrease. As of October 14, the construction fund availability rate was 59.44%, a 0.1 - point week - on - week decrease [26] Weekly Data Tracking - **Prices**: In Shandong, the price of 3.9 - meter medium - grade A radiata pine at Rizhao Port was 760 yuan/cubic meter, unchanged from last week and 9.52% lower year - on - year. In Jiangsu, the price of 4 - meter medium - grade A radiata pine at Taicang Port was 780 yuan/cubic meter, unchanged from last week and 4.88% lower year - on - year. In Shandong, the price of 11.8 - meter spruce at Rizhao Port was 1150 yuan/cubic meter, unchanged from last week and 6.48% higher year - on - year [35][36] - **Downstream Wood Products Prices**: The mainstream transaction price of 3000*40*90 radiata pine wood in Shandong was 1280 yuan/cubic meter, and in Jiangsu it was 1270 yuan/cubic meter. The mainstream transaction price of 3000*40*90 spruce/white pine wood in Shandong was 1830 yuan/cubic meter, and in Jiangsu it was 1680 yuan/cubic meter [41] - **Import Log Costs**: In September 2025, the CFR price of 4 - meter medium - grade A radiata pine was 114 US dollars/cubic meter, a 2 - dollar decrease from last month. The CFR price of 11.8 - meter spruce was 128 euros/cubic meter, unchanged from last month [47]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - The market for logs is currently in a state of weak supply and demand. The prices of mainstream log varieties have remained stable, and the inventory in major ports has generally increased. Shipping schedules indicate a certain volume of log arrivals in the near future, and factors such as freight rates and exchange rates are also showing corresponding changes [4][6][20] Summary by Section Overview - For the mainstream deliverable 3.9 - meter 30 + radiata pine, the quotes in Shandong and Jiangsu markets remained unchanged from last week at 755 yuan/cubic meter, with a regional price difference of 0. The prices of other specifications of radiata pine in Shandong also remained stable. European spruce and fir in the Jiangsu market are still in short supply [4] Supply - As of November 23, there were 29 ships departing from New Zealand in November, with 23 bound for the Chinese mainland and 6 for Taiwan, China, and South Korea (with reduced loads). Among them, about 12 ships are expected to arrive in November, and 17 in December. The expected arrival volume in November is 1.41 million cubic meters [5][8] Demand and Inventory - As of the week of November 21, the daily average shipment volume of Lanshan Port was 23,200 cubic meters (a week - on - week increase of 2,400 cubic meters), and that of Taicang Port was 13,000 cubic meters (a week - on - week increase of 2,300 cubic meters). In terms of port inventory, Lanshan Port had about 1.3628 million cubic meters (a week - on - week increase of 70,000 cubic meters), Taicang Port had about 401,600 cubic meters (a week - on - week increase of 30,400 cubic meters), Xinminzhou had about 238,700 cubic meters (a week - on - week decrease of 25,800 cubic meters), and Jiangdu Port had about 173,800 cubic meters (a week - on - week decrease of 7,700 cubic meters). The total inventory of the four major ports was 2.1769 million cubic meters, an increase of 66,900 cubic meters from the previous week [6][13] Market Trends - As of November 27, the closing price of the main contract LG2601 was 765 yuan/cubic meter, a decrease of 1.7% from last week. The market continued to fluctuate weakly this week, and the fundamentals maintained a pattern of weak supply and demand. The monthly spread changes this week were relatively small, with the 01 - 03 monthly spread at - 11.5 yuan/cubic meter, the 01 - 05 monthly spread at - 25 yuan/cubic meter, and the 03 - 05 monthly spread at - 13.5 yuan/cubic meter [20] Price and Spread - **Spot Price**: The prices of various specifications of radiata pine and spruce in Shandong and Jiangsu markets remained unchanged from last week, but there were different degrees of decline compared to four weeks ago [24] - **Regional Spread**: The report presents the price differences of different tree species and specifications between Shandong and Jiangsu regions, including 3.9 - meter 30 + radiata pine, 3.9 - meter 40 + radiata pine, etc. [24][27] - **Species and Specification Spread**: It shows the price differences between different tree species and specifications, such as the price difference between 3.9 - meter 30 + radiata pine and 3.9 - meter 40 + radiata pine [38][39] Other - As of the week of November 30, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was 2480.00 points, an increase of 205 points (+9.0%) from last week. Its related sub - index, the Handysize Shipping Index (BHSI), was 825 points, an increase of 0.6% from last week. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) was 1403.13 points, an increase of 0.7% from last week. In terms of exchange rates, the US dollar index weakened, the US dollar to RMB exchange rate was 7.079, a week - on - week decrease of 0.44%, and the US dollar to New Zealand dollar exchange rate decreased by 2.4% to 1.748 [6][53]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 2. Core Viewpoints - The spot price of mainstream delivery-grade 3.9-meter 30+ radiata pine in Shandong remained flat at 755 yuan/cubic meter compared to last week, while in Jiangsu it decreased by 10 yuan/cubic meter to 755 yuan/cubic meter. The price of 3.9-meter 40+ radiata pine in Shandong remained unchanged at 855 yuan/cubic meter, and the price of 5.9-meter 30+ radiata pine decreased by 5 yuan/cubic meter to 780 yuan/cubic meter. European spruce and fir in the Jiangsu market had low trading volume and were still in short supply [4]. - As of November 9, there were 11 vessels departing from New Zealand in November, with 10 bound for mainland China and 1 for Taiwan, China and South Korea with partial unloading. It is expected that about 11 vessels will arrive in November and 0 in December, with an estimated arrival volume of 1.37 million cubic meters in November [5][8]. - As of the week of November 7, the daily average shipment volume at Lanshan Port was 22,500 cubic meters (a week-on-week increase of 1,300 cubic meters), and at Taicang Port it was 11,000 cubic meters (a week-on-week decrease of 1,500 cubic meters). In terms of port inventory, Lanshan Port's inventory was about 1.2658 million cubic meters (a week-on-week increase of 5,000 cubic meters), Taicang Port's was about 346,400 cubic meters (a week-on-week increase of 42,400 cubic meters), Xinminzhou's was about 254,600 cubic meters (a week-on-week decrease of 55,600 cubic meters), and Jiangdu Port's was about 214,000 cubic meters (a week-on-week increase of 15,300 cubic meters). The total inventory of the four major ports was 2.0808 million cubic meters, an increase of 7,100 cubic meters from the previous week [6][13]. - As of the week of November 9, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was recorded at 2,125 points, an increase of 21 points (+1.0%) from the previous week. Its related sub - index, the Handysize Shipping Index (BHSI), was recorded at 819 points, an increase of 1.1% from the previous week. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) was recorded at 1,451.38 points, an increase of 3.6% from the previous week. In terms of exchange rates, the US dollar index has recently remained around 99 - 100. The US dollar to RMB exchange rate was recorded at 7.098, a week-on-week decrease of 0.34%, and the US dollar to New Zealand dollar exchange rate decreased by 1.0% to 1.759 [6][50]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Supply - As of November 9, 11 vessels departed from New Zealand in November, with 10 going to mainland China and 1 to Taiwan, China and South Korea with partial unloading. It is expected that about 11 vessels will arrive in November and 0 in December, with an estimated arrival volume of 1.37 million cubic meters in November [5][8] - A table shows the detailed information of New Zealand log vessel schedules, including departure time, load, current port, expected destination port, and expected arrival time [9] 3.2 Demand and Inventory - As of the week of November 7, the daily average shipment volume at Lanshan Port was 22,500 cubic meters (a week-on-week increase of 1,300 cubic meters), and at Taicang Port it was 11,000 cubic meters (a week-on-week decrease of 1,500 cubic meters). The total inventory of the four major ports (Lanshan, Taicang, Xinminzhou, and Jiangdu) was 2.0808 million cubic meters, an increase of 7,100 cubic meters from the previous week [6][13] - A table provides detailed inventory and shipment data of domestic main ports, including inventory and shipment volume at different time points and changes compared to the previous week and four weeks ago [13] 3.3 Market Trends - As of November 14, the closing price of the main contract LG2511 was 788.5 yuan/cubic meter, an increase of 0.4% from the previous week. The main contract on the futures market rebounded this week, while the fundamental supply - demand situation remained weak. The monthly spreads (in absolute value) tended to narrow. The 01 - 03 monthly spread was - 7 yuan/cubic meter, the 01 - 05 monthly spread was - 21.5 yuan/cubic meter, and the 03 - 05 monthly spread was - 14.5 yuan/cubic meter [18] 3.4 Other - As of the week of November 9, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was 2,125 points (+1.0% week-on-week), the Handysize Shipping Index (BHSI) was 819 points (+1.1% week-on-week), and the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) was 1,451.38 points (+3.6% week-on-week). The US dollar to RMB exchange rate was 7.098 (-0.34% week-on-week), and the US dollar to New Zealand dollar exchange rate decreased by 1.0% to 1.759 [6][50] - A table presents the changes in freight rates and exchange rates, including the Baltic freight index, container shipping index, and exchange rates between the US dollar and RMB, and the US dollar and New Zealand dollar, compared to the previous week and four weeks ago [49]

Group 1: Report Summary - The report focuses on the log market, covering supply, demand, inventory, price, and cost aspects, and provides trading strategies [3][4][5] Group 2: Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the report Group 3: Core Views - The current log valuation is in a relatively weak range, short - term neutral. Spot prices are stable with some decline in radiata pine. The high New Zealand FOB price may be adjusted, providing limited import cost support. Short - term high inventory and weak demand suppress valuation, but price may stabilize due to factors like traders' price - holding intention, reduced arrivals next week, and restored US log imports. In the long - term, if demand remains weak and North American log supply increases, valuation may stay weakly stable. Further downward price space is limited [4] Group 4: Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategies Comprehensive Analysis - Supply: New Zealand log arrivals were 571,000 cubic meters this week, up 16% week - on - week, but expected to decrease next week. US log imports resumed on November 10, supplementing species like Douglas - fir. The New Zealand FOB price in November rose to $115 - 119, but high - price transactions were weak [3] - Demand: The average daily outbound volume of 13 ports was 62,800 cubic meters, down 2.48% week - on - week. Demand weakened but was above the annual average. Construction site fund availability was 59.82%, up 0.12 percentage points week - on - week, with better improvement in housing projects [3] - Inventory: Total inventory was 2.88 million cubic meters, up 1.41% week - on - week. Radiata pine accounted for 82% and continued to accumulate. Inventory was concentrated in Shandong and Jiangsu ports, with significant regional differentiation [3] Trading Strategies - Unilateral: It is recommended to wait and see, mainly using range - bound operations [5] - Arbitrage: Pay attention to the 1 - 3 reverse spread [5] - Options: Wait and see [5] Group 5: Core Logic Analysis - The current log valuation is short - term neutral. Spot prices are stable with some decline in radiata pine. The high New Zealand FOB price may be adjusted, providing limited cost support. Short - term high inventory and weak demand suppress valuation, but price may stabilize due to traders' price - holding intention, reduced arrivals next week, and restored US log imports. In the long - term, if demand remains weak and North American log supply increases, valuation may stay weakly stable. The current price has reflected some negative factors, and further downward space is limited. Attention should be paid to demand recovery rhythm and FOB price changes [4] Group 6: Weekly Data Tracking Log Supply - New Zealand log arrivals in 13 Chinese ports from November 3 - 9 were about 571,000 cubic meters, up 16% week - on - week, a recent high. Next - week arrivals are expected to decrease. New Zealand ports shipped 400,000 cubic meters on 10 ships this week, with 360,000 cubic meters on 9 ships to China. The recovery of US log imports on November 10 will increase North American log supply in the long - term. Currently, North American log inventory is 100,000 cubic meters, down 9.09% week - on - week [12] Log Inventory - As of October 31, total domestic coniferous log inventory was 2.88 million cubic meters, up 1.41% week - on - week. Radiata pine inventory was 2.36 million cubic meters, accounting for 82%, showing an obvious accumulation trend. North American log inventory was 100,000 cubic meters, down 9.09% week - on - week. Shandong and Jiangsu ports had concentrated inventory [12][15] Log Demand - As of October 31, the average daily outbound volume of 13 ports was 62,800 cubic meters, down 2.48% week - on - week, indicating weakening demand. Shandong's average daily outbound volume decreased by 9.89%, while Jiangsu's increased by 4.29%. As of November 4, construction site fund availability was 59.82%, up 0.12 percentage points week - on - week, but the improvement has not fully affected log procurement [21] Log Price - In Shandong, the price of 3.9 - meter medium - grade A radiata pine in Rizhao Port was 750 yuan/cubic meter, down 1.32% week - on - week and 7.41% year - on - year. In Jiangsu, the price of 4 - meter medium - grade A radiata pine in Taicang Port was 770 yuan/cubic meter, unchanged week - on - week and down 4.94% year - on - year. In Shandong, the price of 11.8 - meter spruce in Rizhao Port was 1,180 yuan/cubic meter, unchanged week - on - week and up 9.26% year - on - year [27] Downstream Timber Price - The mainstream transaction price of radiata pine timber was 1,270 yuan/cubic meter in Shandong and Jiangsu markets. The mainstream transaction price of spruce/white pine timber was 1,830 yuan/cubic meter in Shandong and 1,680 yuan/cubic meter in Jiangsu [32] Import Log Cost - New Zealand's November FOB price was quoted at $115 - 119, up $1 - 2 from October. Most traders thought it was high, and a price cut was possible within the month [38]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report As of November 7, the closing price of the main contract LG2511 was 778.5 yuan per cubic meter, a decrease of 1.4% from the previous week. The market showed a weak and volatile trend this week, and the fundamental situation remained relatively loose. The monthly spread changes were relatively small this week [20]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Supply - As of November 2, there were 2 ships departing from New Zealand in November, all heading to mainland China. It is estimated that 2 ships will arrive in November and 0 in December, with an expected arrival volume of 1.04 million cubic meters in November [4][7]. - New Zealand log shipping schedule data shows two ships departing on November 2, 2025, with a load of 42,000 and 40,820 JAS m3 respectively, both heading to Lanshan Port in China and expected to arrive on November 21 - 22, 2025 [8]. 3.2 Demand and Inventory - As of the week ending October 31, the daily average shipment volume of Lanshan Port was 21,200 cubic meters (a week - on - week decrease of 2,700 cubic meters), and that of Taicang Port was 12,500 cubic meters (a week - on - week increase of 300 cubic meters). In terms of port inventory, Lanshan Port had about 1.2608 million cubic meters (a week - on - week increase of 17,000 cubic meters), Taicang Port had about 304,000 cubic meters (a week - on - week decrease of 47,900 cubic meters), Xinminzhou Port had about 310,200 cubic meters (a week - on - week decrease of 40,600 cubic meters), and Jiangdu Port had about 198,700 cubic meters (a week - on - week increase of 55,700 cubic meters). The total inventory of the four major ports was 2.0737 million cubic meters, a decrease of 15,800 cubic meters from the previous week [5][13]. - Inventory data shows detailed changes in the inventory of different ports and timber species over different time periods, including week - on - week and four - week - on - four - week changes [14]. 3.3 Market Trends - As of November 7, the closing price of the main contract LG2511 was 778.5 yuan per cubic meter, a decrease of 1.4% from the previous week. The monthly spreads were as follows: the 01 - 03 monthly spread was - 14 yuan per cubic meter, the 01 - 05 monthly spread was - 27 yuan per cubic meter, and the 03 - 05 monthly spread was - 13 yuan per cubic meter [20]. 3.4 Price and Spread - Log spot price data shows the prices and price changes of different tree species and specifications in Shandong and Jiangsu regions over different time periods, including week - on - week and four - week - on - four - week changes [24]. - The regional price spreads of mainstream timber species show the price differences of different tree species and specifications between Shandong and Jiangsu regions [26][35]. - The price spreads between tree species and specifications show the price differences between different tree species and specifications [43][45]. 3.5 Other - As of the week ending November 9, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was 2,063 points, an increase of 97 points (+4.9%) from the previous week. Its related sub - index, the Handysize Shipping Index (BHSI), was 815 points, a decrease of 3.8% from the previous week. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) was 1,495.10 points, a decrease of 3.6% from the previous week [5][58]. - In terms of exchange rates, the US dollar index remained at a relatively high level recently. The US dollar to RMB exchange rate was 7.123, a week - on - week increase of 0.1%, and the US dollar to New Zealand dollar exchange rate increased by 1.7% to 1.777 [5][58].

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating is provided in the report. 2) Core View of the Report The log market is expected to remain weak in the short - term. The combination of information and fundamental factors has intensified the short - term bearish sentiment, and the market has returned to a weak operating rhythm. It is recommended that speculators mainly wait and see, and pay attention to the results of subsequent negotiations on the special port charges [3][4]. 3) Summary by Related Content Market Performance - On October 27, the main contract of log futures decreased with reduced positions, with an intraday decline of over 5% and reaching 780 yuan/cubic meter. In the spot market, the quotation of 6 - meter medium H at Lanshan Port was 800 - 810 yuan/cubic meter, unchanged. The foreign quotation was 120 US dollars/JAS, with no transactions [2]. Reasons for Market Movement - Information aspect: After China's counter - measures against the US 301 ship charges on October 14, the log futures rose. But after the Sino - US economic and trade consultations on October 25 - 26, the market expected the cancellation of the special port charges, leading to long - position reduction and a decline in the futures price [3]. - Fundamental aspect: The fundamentals are gradually weakening. There is a concentrated arrival of goods at ports recently, and the decline in sales of laminated wood has pressured the price of imported timber. Also, it is difficult to conclude deals at the current foreign quotation, and the quotation is expected to be readjusted [3]. Fundamental Situation - The fundamentals of the log market remain weak, with no clear bullish drivers. The peak - season expectation has weakened, and port inventories are expected to gradually accumulate. Although foreign price increases have boosted valuation, the weak demand and low willingness of traders to take delivery have led to large selling pressure after the price increase. Log imports from New Zealand are seasonally increasing in the fourth quarter, and the inventory level is still relatively high considering the large decline in demand [4].

Group 1: Report Overview - Report Title: Log Data Daily Report [3] - Research Institute: ITC Futures Research Institute [4] - Author: Yang Lulin [4] - Date: October 15, 2025 [4] Group 2: Price Information Spot Prices - In Shandong, for Radiata Pine, 3.9m Medium A is priced at 760 yuan, 5.9m Medium A at 800 yuan, 3.9m Small A at 720 yuan, and 5.9m Small A at 760 yuan [5] - In Jiangsu, for Radiata Pine, 4m Medium A is priced at 770 yuan, 6m Medium A at 800 yuan, 4m Small A at 720 yuan, and 6m Small A at 750 yuan [5] Outer - market Quotes - The outer - market quote for 4m Medium A Radiata Pine is in the range of 115 - 117 dollars per JAS cubic meter, with a 2 - dollar increase from September's 113 - 115 dollars [5] Futures Prices - LG2511 contract price is 787.5 yuan per cubic meter, down 15.5 yuan from the previous period; LG2601 contract price is 820 yuan per cubic meter, down 3 yuan from the previous period [5] Downstream Wood Product Prices - The price of 4000*50*100 wood squares in both Shandong and Jiangsu is 1270 yuan, with no change from the previous period [5] Group 3: Supply and Demand Information Import Volume - In August 2025, New Zealand's log import volume was 130.6 million cubic meters, North American timber was 10.1 million cubic meters, and European timber was 14.8 million cubic meters; in July 2025, the corresponding figures were 145.8 million, 10.6 million, and 16.6 million cubic meters respectively [5] Shipment Volume - From September 22 - 28 to October 6 - 12, the shipment volume from New Zealand to China decreased from 35 million JAS cubic meters to 34 million JAS cubic meters [5] Inventory - On October 10, the total inventory was 299 million cubic meters; Shandong's inventory was 189 million cubic meters, and Jiangsu's was 88 million cubic meters [5] Demand - On October 10, the daily average outbound volume was 5.73 million cubic meters; Shandong's outbound volume was 3.44 million cubic meters, and Jiangsu's was 1.79 million cubic meters [5] Group 4: Core View - After the holiday, the log fundamentals weakened slightly, with a slight increase in port inventory and a decrease in outbound volume, but the sustainability of this phenomenon needs further observation [5] - Log spot prices increased steadily, mainly driven by knot - free timber and laminated timber [5] - After a sharp decline, the log futures price is below the delivery cost line, and further short - selling is not recommended [5]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles emphasizes the transition of China's trade focus from scale expansion to quality and efficiency enhancement, with futures markets playing a crucial role in this transformation [1][15][18] - The rise of "Chinese futures" is enabling domestic companies to establish pricing power in international trade, moving away from reliance on international price indices [2][3][17] - The integration of futures tools into trade practices is enhancing negotiation efficiency and reducing risks associated with price volatility, thereby fostering a more collaborative environment between upstream and downstream partners [4][8][12] Group 2 - The application of futures in various sectors, such as chemicals and agricultural products, is leading to a significant shift in pricing strategies, with domestic futures prices becoming benchmarks for international transactions [5][6][10] - Companies are increasingly adopting innovative trading models, such as basis trading and rights trading, which allow for more flexible pricing and risk management tailored to specific needs [7][9][16] - The use of futures tools is helping to stabilize supply chains by providing mechanisms for price management and risk mitigation, thus enhancing overall resilience against market fluctuations [10][11][14] Group 3 - The transition from a focus on scale to value-driven trade is seen as essential for building a strong trade nation, with futures markets serving as a foundational infrastructure for this shift [15][18] - There is a growing recognition that participation in futures markets not only aids in risk management but also serves as a means to gain competitive advantage and influence in global trade [17][18] - The development of a robust network of trade companies is crucial for enhancing China's position as a trade power, with an emphasis on improving the use of futures and derivative tools in international trade [18]