U.S. forest products annual market review and prospects, 2005-2009

James L. Howard; Rebecca Westby

doi:10.2737/FPL-RN-313

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U.S. forest products annual market review and prospects, 2005-2009

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Authors:

James L. Howard, Rebecca Westby

Year:

2009

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-RN-313

Source:

Research Note FPL-RN-0313

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Abstract

This paper describes the current state of the U.S. economy and provides general and statistical information on forest products markets in terms of production, trade, consumption, and prices. Market developments are described for sawn softwood, sawn hardwood, softwood log trade, wood-based panels, paper and paperboard, fuelwood, forest product prices, and housing starts. Policy initiatives that can affect domestic markets and international trade in wood products are also discussed in some detail. Data are provided through the end of the year 2008 with forecasts through 2009.

Keywords

Forest products, forest products industry, production, trade, prices

Citation

Howard, James L.; Westby, Rebecca. 2009. U.S. forest products annual market review and prospects, 2005-2009. Research Note FPL-RN-0313. Madison, WI: U.S.Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 9 p.