As of July 18, 2025, the price of a 7/16 inch oriented strand board (OSB) in Canada was 335 Canadian dollars, which was significantly lower than the 52-week average. That means that the prices of OSB in Canada fell significantly in the past year. Meanwhile, the price of 9.5mm 4-ply exterior panel increased to 618 Canadian dollars.

Lumber rose to 615.50 USD/1000 board feet on October 13, 2025, up 0.82% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lumber's price has risen 5.39%, and is up 16.80% 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 October of 2025.

This table contains 30 series, with data for years 1961 - 2001 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2001-10-29. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (8 items: Atlantic Region; Ontario; Quebec; Prairie Region ...), Commodities (9 items: Lumber; softwood; Lumber; softwood; Douglas fir; Lumber; softwood; spruce-pine-fir; Lumber; softwood; hemlock ...).

Canada's production of softwood and hardwood lumber has been mostly decreasing between 2017 and 2025. In general, there were many fluctuations in the amount of lumber produced within each single year, with December usually having the lowest production figures. In May 2025, there were **** million cubic meters produced. There are also some factors that tend to impact United States cross-border purchases of Canadian lumber. Nominal price movements and the U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate can also make an impact.

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Softwood Lumber meal in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East Africa).

Monthly Report on Softwood Lumber Prices and Consumption Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) 2006 - 2012

As of June 20 2025, 2x4 western spruce-pine-fir (kiln dried) Utility #3 was the lowest priced type of lumber in North America, at *** U.S. dollars per 1,000 board feet. Meanwhile, 2x4 eastern spruce-pine-fir stood at *** Canadian dollars per 1,000 board feet.

The price of softwood lumber in the first half of 2025 was **** percent higher than in 2024. The industrial price of wood windows and doors increased by **** percent in the first six months of 2025. However, the price of veneer and plywood fell by **** percent during that period.

This table contains 30 series, with data for years 1961 - 2010 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2010-09-29. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (8 items: Atlantic Region; Prairie Region; Quebec; Ontario ...), Commodities (9 items: Lumber; softwood; Lumber; softwood; spruce-pine-fir; Lumber; softwood; Douglas fir; Lumber; softwood; hemlock ...).

Industrial product price index (IPPI), by product by North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) 2017 Version 2.0. Monthly data are available from January 1956. The table presents data for the most recent reference period and the last four periods. The base period for the index is (202001=100).

The price of wood products represents the price of all timber and forestry product inputs in Canada, including logs and bolts, pulpwood and rough, untreated poles, posts and piling. Both hardwood and softwood varieties are included. Data is sourced from Statistics Canada's Raw Materials Price Index and is presented as an index with 2010 as the base year. Forecasts are sourced from Agriculture and Agri-food Canada.

Monthly Report on Softwood Lumber Prices and Consumption Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) 2008.

Over the past five years, the industry has experienced moderate growth, driven largely by a surge in residential construction activity during the early pandemic years. Elevated lumber prices, spurred by supply chain disruptions and a housing boom, helped lift industry revenue and profitability in 2020 and 2021. However, this momentum was disrupted as inflationary pressures and rising interest rates cooled the housing market and caused demand for lumber to drop. Profit, which expanded during the peak of price spikes, began to level off as mills operated below capacity and faced reduced pricing power. Still, investments in automation and efficiency allowed many operators to preserve profitability even as market volatility intensified. The industry also contended with shifting trade dynamics and global economic uncertainty. Ongoing trade disputes with Canada and reduced exports to key markets like China and Mexico contributed to weaker external demand. At the same time, domestic supply chains improved, and inventory buildup from prior overproduction softened raw material costs. While facility closures and consolidation helped restore a better supply-demand balance, overall growth remained modest. Industry revenue rose at a CAGR of 3.2% over the past five years, reaching $53.2 billion in 2025, including a 0.3% growth in 2025 alone. Looking ahead, the industry is expected to grow more slowly as it adjusts to structural shifts in housing demand and evolving building practices. While lower interest rates could help stabilize residential construction, long-term affordability challenges are likely to dampen recovery. However, emerging opportunities such as cross-laminated timber in mid-rise buildings and the repurposing of wood waste for energy and industrial inputs may help diversify revenue streams. Consolidation, paired with modest technological innovation and workforce expansion, will support operational resilience. Over the next five years, industry revenue is projected to grow at a slower CAGR of 1.8%, reaching $58.1 billion by 2030.

Historical Expected U.S. Consumption and Prevailing Monthly Price Reports.

10 Global export shipment records of Soft Wood with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.

The purpose of this Notice is to provide information to exporters with respect to exports of Softwood Lumber to the United States.

10 Global import shipment records of Soft Wood with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.

The global thermal paper market size was valued at USD 4.30 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 4.72 billion in 2025 to USD 10.41 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.60% during the forecast period (2025-2033). The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing adoption of thermal paper in various end-user industries, such as point-of-sale (POS), labels, entertainment, medical and pharmaceutical, and others. Thermal paper is a type of paper that is coated with a heat-sensitive layer, which turns black when exposed to heat. This property makes thermal paper ideal for use in applications where a permanent record is not required, such as receipts, tickets, and labels. The major drivers of the thermal paper market include the growing demand for POS systems in retail and hospitality, the increasing use of thermal paper in labels and packaging, and the rising popularity of thermal paper in entertainment applications. The market is also expected to benefit from the growing adoption of mobile printing and the increasing use of thermal paper in medical and pharmaceutical applications. However, the market growth is restrained by the environmental concerns associated with the use of thermal paper and the competition from other printing technologies. The Asia Pacific region is expected to dominate the thermal paper market throughout the forecast period, followed by North America and Europe. The growth in the Asia Pacific region is attributed to the increasing demand for thermal paper in POS systems and labels in the region. Recent developments include: June 2023: Appvion introduces its new, sustainable, patent-pending Next Generation technology direct thermal coating that is free of phenolic developers, including BPA, BPS, and other phenols. Next Generational Technology coating creates heat-stable, legible, dark images on paper and film labels, tickets, tags, and point-of-sale applications while complying with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability initiatives., March 2023: Twin Rivers announced that it finalized the sale of Plaster Rock Lumber Corporation, its softwood lumber mill in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, to eastern Canadian lumber manufacturer and North American forest products leader Groupe Lebel. The sale advances Twin Rivers' strategy of investing in and growing its core business of specialty and kraft paper production.. Key drivers for this market are: Increasing POS Utility in Services for Billing Operations, Robust Durability and Print Precision Offered by the Thermal Paper. Potential restraints include: Fluctuating Raw Material Prices affecting the Production. Notable trends are: POS to Drive the Market Growth.