Lumber rose to 672.50 USD/1000 board feet on July 22, 2025, up 0.67% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lumber's price has risen 10.13%, and is up 37.21% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lumber - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The price of lumber in the United States fluctuated widely over the last five years, from a low of 240 dollars per 1,000 board feet in January 2016 to a peak of over 1,500 dollars in April 2021. This overall increase has not been linear though, with, for example, lumber prices falling by around 50 percent between June and September 2018, and again between August and October 2020. The value fell again by around 75 percent between May and August 2021. As of the end of December 2024, the price of lumber stood at 550.5 U.S. dollars per thousand board feet. Which nations are at the forefront of lumber production? The production of lumber is dependent on the availability of forest resources, market demand, and technological advances. Sustainable forest management practices a continuous supply of timber, while economic factors and construction activity drive demand. Among the countries countries with the largest production of lumber were China and the United States. Other countries with a relatively high lumber production rate were Russia, China, and Brazil.

American lumber prices have decreased threefold, closing in on pre-COVID levels, which should drive global prices down. The change in lumber prices is largely influenced by slumping demand for real estate which became more expensive from diminished access. In Russia, the world’s largest supplier, a sharp increase in lumber exports led to a shortage in the domestic market. Attempting to hold the price growth instigated by that, the Russian government implemented 10% export duties on lumber until the end of 2021. Due to this, the main importers of Russian goods may opt for other suppliers.

Non-seasonal prices paid for softwood lumber in the United States have remained relatively stable since 2023, after reaching a peak in March 2022. While the price of softwood lumber in May 2021 was valued at over 581 index points, that figure dropped to 274 in September of that year. The price of softwood veneer and plywood in the United States has also followed a similar trend.

The price of lumber has seen both an overall increase, and large amounts of volatility since 2019. From its low in early April 2020 to its peak in May 2021, the price per 1,000 board feet of lumber increased almost sevenfold, reaching ***** U.S. dollars. Yet, after reaching this peak the price then fell to below *** U.S. dollars per 1,000 board feet in August 2021 before rising again to reach over 1,000 U.S. dollars in the beginning of 2022. Since then, the price per 1,000 board feet of lumber decreased overall, reaching *** U.S. dollars as of January 29, 2025.

United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Lumber and Wood Products: Lumber was 277.36400 Index 1982=100 in March of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Lumber and Wood Products: Lumber reached a record high of 462.00000 in May of 2021 and a record low of 4.50000 in August of 1932. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Lumber and Wood Products: Lumber - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Canadian lumber wholesalers have grappled with global lumber price volatility, creating challenging conditions both for wholesalers and for downstream clients like construction contractors, home improvement stores and hardware stores. In 2021 and 2022, the price of lumber soared globally as demand for new construction soared, especially in the United States. While exports and imports are not tracked at a wholesale level, many companies do sell across the border; as a result, conditions in the United States affect revenue. As lumber prices and Canadian residential construction activity have fallen from their respective 2021 and 2022 peaks, so too has revenue for the Lumber Wholesaling industry in Canada. With industry revenue forecast to remain level in 2025 alone, the overall industry is expected to have decreased at a five-year CAGR of 1.8% to reach $15.6 billion in 2025. The fate of wholesalers has largely been tied to the volatility of downstream construction markets. High interest rates stifled previously hot residential construction markets in both Canada in the US till both the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve began cutting rates. While this is set to improve construction activity, and therefore demand for lumber, both the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve have held rates steady in their most recent 2025 decisions as volatile US-Canada tariff policy has created an uncertain economic situation. The US and Canada have had an ongoing trade dispute over lumber prices since before the US put in place broader tariffs in April 2025. The uncertain business environment caused in part by these tariffs has kept the average industry profit margin from expanding through the end of 2025. Lumber wholesalers are expected to see growth moving forward. Interest rates are expected to be gradually cut over the coming years, stimulating demand from downstream construction markets. In tandem, the selling price of lumber is expected to climb, though it will not likely see the rampant inflation of recent years. Demand for housing construction in Canada demand is also set to remain strong into the near future. Consequently, industry revenue is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 1.4% to $15.6 billion over the five years through 2030.

Softwood Lumber Market size was valued at USD 49,292.51 Million by 2021 and is projected to reach USD 82,325.97 Million in 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.86% from 2023 to 2030.Key market drivers for the Softwood Lumber Market include rising demand from the construction and furniture industries, especially in residential housing and interior applications. Growing emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly building materials, along with government support for green construction, further boosts demand. Additionally, increasing urbanization and infrastructure development across emerging economies are fueling market growth.

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United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Lumber and Wood Products: Plywood was 273.24300 Index 1982=100 in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Lumber and Wood Products: Plywood reached a record high of 471.30000 in June of 2021 and a record low of 42.00000 in November of 1966. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Lumber and Wood Products: Plywood - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

The price of wood saw record-high growth in 2021, contributing to industry expansion as demand surged from the booming housing market stimulated by historically low mortgage rates. The key materials in this industry—such as round or hewn wood products, rough and dressed softwood lumber and various types of veneer and plywood—are sensitive to price fluctuations, which directly impact industry revenue. Pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions further exacerbated the issue by limiting the wood supply, leading to unprecedented price increases and profit volatility. However, as mortgage rates climbed by more than double in the latter half of the current period, residential construction slowed, curbing demand for wood products and resulting in industry contraction when wood prices plummeted in 2023. As the industry looks toward 2024, revenue is anticipated to contract due to decreased housing market demand. Despite a rise in lumber prices throughout 2024, prices are expected to remain below 2023 levels, contributing to reduced industry revenue. This decline in lumber prices on an annual basis is linked to a drop in new housing starts and increased housing inventory within the US construction sector. Factors such as higher financing costs, elevated mortgage rates and shortages of both labor and land have contributed to the reduction in housing starts. Despite the projected 1.2% decline in 2024, revenue is projected to grow at a CAGR of 0.4% to reach $28.8 billion this year. Projected declines in mortgage rates are expected to stimulate residential construction, subsequently increasing demand for wood panels. Growth in the housing market will contribute to industry growth, which is anticipated to be in the low-single-digit range over the outlook period, in line with historical trends. This growth projection assumes stable prices for input materials, as any significant fluctuations could substantially impact revenue. Additionally, competition from imported goods is expected to decline due to a combination of factors, including exchange rates and tariffs on imports. Overall, industry revenue is projected to increase at a CAGR of 1.7% to reach $31.3 billion by 2029.