Lumber fell to 537 USD/1000 board feet on December 1, 2025, down 1.29% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lumber's price has fallen 1.47%, and is down 9.54% 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 December 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.

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.

Explore the volatility of lumber prices per 1000 board feet as of 2023, influenced by supply chain disruptions, demand in the housing sector, and economic conditions. Learn about past trends during the COVID-19 pandemic and current market adjustments amidst changing forestry practices and regulatory impacts.

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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.

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Snapshot img { margin: 10px !important; } Outlook of the wood manufacturing market in Bulgaria

During the forecast period, the market for wood manufacturing in Bulgaria will grow steadily at a CAGR of almost 4% by 2020. The recent increase in the inflow of FDI will help to spur this market’s growth prospects over the next few years. With the growth of the furniture industry, large companies are setting up facilities closer to forests to reduce transportation costs. Kronospan, an international company that manufactures wood-based panels, has invested USD 110 million since 1997 for the modernization of its plant in Burgas. In 2011, the company invested an additional USD 119 million to enhance its production capacity of particle boards to 17.65 million cubic feet per year. With the increasing inflow of FDI, manufacturers can invest in modernizing their existing wood processing facilities, which will, in turn, increase their yield and lower operating costs.

This market research report also identifies factors like the high demand for wood flooring to incite growth in this market during the forecast period. Technavio’s market research analysts have estimated that Eastern European countries account for 4.3% of the global spending on wood flooring. The demand for wood flooring is expected to contribute to a rise in the demand for semi-finished products such as medium-density fiberboards, which are extensively used for a wide array of wood flooring applications.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

This market is characterized by the presence of intense competition among the vendors. The level of competition among the vendors will intensify with an increase in product/service extensions, technological innovations, and M&As. The international players in this market are expected to grow inorganically by acquiring regional or local players.

Top manufacturers in this market are -

Holzindustrie Schweighofer
Kronospan
Egger
JF Furnir
Romsilva
Timberwood
Lafor
Groupe Lefebvre
Romanel
Palrom Products
Snijana
Vicla
Furnir Wood
Becker-Romania
Losan Romania
Tanex Wood
Koncord Trans

Segmentation by type of process and analysis of the wood manufacturing market in Bulgaria

Manufacture of wood-based panels
Sawmilling and planing of wood
Manufacture of other wood products

In terms of revenue, manufacture of wood-based panels accounted for 48% of the wood manufacturing market in Bulgaria during 2015. This market segment was closely followed by the sawmilling and planing of wood, which accounted for around 35% of the total market share.

Segmentation by type of semi-finished products and analysis of the wood manufacturing market in Bulgaria

Particle boards
Fiberboards
Oriented strand boards (OSB)
Plywood
Wood veneer

In 2015, the particle boards segment dominated this market by accounting for a market share of more than 36%. Particle board is the trade name for panels manufactured from small pieces of wood, which are coated with veneer, laminated paper, or foil.

Key questions answered in the report include

What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
What are the key factors driving the wood manufacturing market in Bulgaria?
What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the wood manufacturing market in Bulgaria?
What are the challenges to market growth?
Who are the key vendors in wood manufacturing market in Bulgaria?
What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the wood manufacturing market in Bulgaria?
Trending factors influencing the market shares of Bulgaria.
What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of wood manufacturing market in Bulgaria?

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