U.S. forest products annual market review and prospects, 2004–2008

James L. Howard; Rebecca Westby

doi:10.2737/FPL-RN-305

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U.S. forest products annual market review and prospects, 2004–2008

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Authors:

James L. Howard, Rebecca Westby

Year:

2007

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-RN-305

Source:

Research Note FPL-RN-0305. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 8 pages

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Abstract

This report provides general and statistical information on forest products markets in terms of production, trade, consumption, and prices. The current state of the U.S. economy is described. Market developments are described for sawn softwood, sawn hardwood, softwood log trade, wood-based panels, paper and paperboard, fuelwood, and forest product prices. Policy initiatives that can affect domestic markets and international trade in wood products are also discussed in some detail. Estimates are made through the end of the year 2007.

Keywords

Production, trade, prices

Citation

Howard, James L.; Westby, Rebecca. 2007. U.S. forest products annual market review and prospects, 2004–2008. Research Note FPL-RN-0305. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 8 pages