Lumber market outlook 2025: Steady price gains and production stability expected

Market participants across North America and Europe anticipate that 2025 will witness a gradual recovery in the lumber sector, with pricing and production metrics trending upward throughout the year. In North America, recent data indicate that residential construction and renovation activities are expected to maintain a stable demand for lumber. New home construction, combined with ongoing repair and remodeling projects, should support a consistent level of market activity. Recent observations reveal that production levels have stabilized following a period of controlled output, allowing a balanced supply-demand dynamic to emerge. This environment is forecast to facilitate a steady rise ...