Tariff shifts, Canadian exemptions, and supply chain woes shake the lumber market. Find out how it impacts prices, housing, and builder plans.
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CURRENT LUMBER MARKET CONSIDERATIONS
October 3, 2025
Source: Random Lengths, used here with permission granted by the publisher.
Source: Random Lengths, used here with permission granted by the publisher.
Source: Random Lengths, used here with permission granted by the publisher.
Source: Random Lengths, used here with permission granted by the publisher.
LATEST BLOG POSTS
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.
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.