MARKET INSIGHTS

From framing to structural panel, OSB, and low grade, we post monthly graphs of current lumber prices and market insights to help you make the best purchasing decisions.
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Trio Forest Products Inc. posts monthly lumber market updates and insights to help you be confident you are getting the best prices on your lumber products.

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CURRENT LUMBER MARKET CONSIDERATIONS

February 28, 2025

Structural Panel Compensation 5 year Graph

Source: Random Lengths, used here with permission granted by the publisher.

OSB Composite 5 year Graph

Source: Random Lengths, used here with permission granted by the publisher.

Framing Lumber 5 year Composite Graph

Source: Random Lengths, used here with permission granted by the publisher.

Low Grade Lumber 5 Year Composite Graph

Source: Random Lengths, used here with permission granted by the publisher.

LATEST BLOG POSTS

Uncertainty Reigns in the Lumber Market

Uncertainty Reigns in the Lumber Market

Lumber Market Update: A Waiting Game

With proposed tariffs on Canadian lumber looming, the market is stuck in neutral—engines revving but waiting to see which light turns green. Buyers, sellers, and suppliers alike are in wait-and-see mode, unsure how pricing and supply will shake out.

Will costs spike? Will demand shift?

No one has the answers yet. Even if tariffs are implemented, the uncertainty won’t end. Will mills raise prices in response, or will the market remain flat due to currently weak demand? For now, we’re watching and waiting—but rest assured, we’ll keep you updated as the situation unfolds.

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2025 Lumber Market Outlook

2025 Lumber Market Outlook

Natural disasters like California wildfires and Hurricane Helene are reshaping the U.S. lumber market. While prices have stabilized recently, the demand for rebuilding materials is expected to surge, creating potential fluctuations in supply and costs. With millions of board feet needed for recovery efforts, suppliers face mounting challenges, including resource competition, transportation strain, and sustainability concerns. Now is a critical time for buyers to secure materials as the market prepares for the upcoming battle for building supplies.

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What to Expect from the Lumber Market during the Holidays

What to Expect from the Lumber Market during the Holidays

Holiday trends in the lumber market reveal slower seasonal demand but unique challenges like looming tariffs, mill closures, and slim inventories. With mills planning extended holiday downtime and tight supply heading into 2025, expect steady prices and potential buying opportunities. Discover how the lumber market is poised for a surge in demand after the new year!

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