In January-June, the U.S. exports of hardwood lumber expanded 12% year-on-year to 1.9 million m3. The value of exports jumped 21% to $1.3 billion. In first half of 2022, the average price of hardwood lumber expanded 8% to $679 per m3.
In June, the average price for exported hardwood lumber edged down 0.9% compared to the previous month at $690 per m3, according to Lesprom Analytics. This is 4.9% more than a year ago when it was $657.
