The US lumber market was unusually strong during the winter and spring, with prices reaching all-time highs in May
The US lumber market was unusually strong during the winter and spring, with prices reaching all-time highs in May Lumber prices in the US have taken off to never-before reached levels. In May 2021, average prices were more than three times as high as 12 months earlier. For example, a standard stud dimension (2 x 4 inches of pine) in the US South was priced at $270/m[3] (actual volume, FOB sawmill) in May last year. This year, the same dimension sold for $800/m[3]. The unprecedented market condition was triggered by several factors, including increased housing starts in the US (up