In February 2022, Sweden’s exports of lumber to the U.S. jumped tenfold year-on-year to 107.7 thousand m3. According to Lesprom Analytics, the value of exports soared 1120% to $57.1 million. Average price of lumber increased 12.1% to $529.9 per m3.
Germany’s exports of lumber to the U.S. increased 82.1% year-on-year to 221.5 thousand m3, in February. The value of exports soared 98.8% to $94.8 million. Average price of lumber expanded 9.2% to $427.9 per m3.
Canada’s share amounted to 81.4% of the U.S.’ total lumber imports in February. Canada is United States’ biggest lumber exporter with second-ranked Germany at 7.6% of total exports, while Sweden takes 3.7% and Austria 1.7%. The U.S.’ imports of lumber amounted to 2,896.5 thous. m3 in February, the value of imports totaled $1,177.8 million. The average price of lumber was set at $406.6 per m3.
