Lumber Forecasts

RISI's North American Lumber Forecasts are the most trusted in the industry. Each lumber forecast can help you…

• Analyze what capital investments to make
• Benchmark the supply, demand and price forecasts on which you base your strategic plans
• Determine what market areas are ripe for expansion-or contraction
• Understand what changes are needed in your sourcing strategy to account for impending market shifts

From monthly Commentaries looking at the coming year to annual 15-year Forecasts analyzing the long-term shape of the industry, each North American Lumber Forecast covers:

• The US and Canadian economies
• Housing and other demand indicators
• Lumber production costs
• Imports and exports
• Supply, capacity and production
• Prices

• Monthly Lumber Commentary

- A short term forecast that looks out for 12 months.
• Quarterly 5-year Lumber Forecast
• Annual 15-year Lumber Forecast

The following is a sample list of tables from a RISI North American Lumber Forecast:

Executive Summary

• Softwood Lumber Forecast Summary

Economic Outlook

• US Economic Outlook
• Canadian Economic Outlook

Housing & Other Demand Indicator

• Indicators of US Demand for Wood Products
• Indicators of US Demand for Softwood Lumber
• US Housing Starts

North American Softwood Lumber Markets

• North American Softwood Lumber Demand and Supply
• North American Softwood Lumber Prices
• North American Softwood Lumber Capacity
• North American Lumber Exports
• North American Softwood Lumber Price Indicators
• US Lumber Prices
• Canadian Lumber Prices
• US Lumber Consumption
• Canadian Softwood Lumber Consumption