Radiata pine –
log prices
Indicative radiata pine log prices for New Zealand, March 2026 quarter. Export grades in NZ$/JAS m³ (FOB) and domestic grades in NZ$/tonne (delivered). Radiata is about 90% of the planted estate.
Radiata pine – New Zealand's log
Radiata pine (Pinus radiata) makes up about 90% of New Zealand's planted forest and dominates the log trade. MPI publishes indicative prices for the two main channels: export logs sold FOB in NZ$ per JAS m³, and domestic logs delivered to a mill in NZ$ per tonne. Douglas-fir is most of the rest — about 5.3% of the planted area and 6.6% of the annual harvest; its price is not covered here.
These are indicative survey averages reported by large suppliers, not individual transactions. Source: MPI – Wood product markets data.
Export log prices
Indicative weighted-average export prices, March 2026 quarter. FOB (free on board). Source: MPI.
| Export grade | Range | Weighted avg |
|---|---|---|
| Export Pruned | 171–232 | 201 |
| Export A grade | 126–150 | 142 |
| Export K grade | 113–141 | 132 |
| Export Pulp | 96–128 | 115 |
Domestic log prices
Indicative weighted-average domestic prices delivered to mill, March 2026 quarter. Source: MPI.
| Domestic grade | Range | Weighted avg |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic P1 | 180–218 | 206 |
| Domestic P2 | 139–200 | 179 |
| Domestic S1 | 131–136 | 135 |
| Domestic S2 | 123–150 | 129 |
| Domestic S3 & L3 | 107–117 | 111 |
| Domestic L1 & L2 | 105–138 | 116 |
| Domestic Pulp | 55–72 | 64 |