Log Prices
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Log Prices in North Idaho and the Inland Northwest
Please note that these figures represent prices paid by competitive domestic facilities in the Inland Northwest, based on average-sized logs and standard log lengths—typically 16’6” and 33’. Higher prices may reflect rates applicable only in select locations within the Inland Northwest and may involve long haul distances from a specific landowner’s property. Additionally, pole values can vary significantly depending on length. MBF stands for Thousand Board Feet. Market information is current as of August 18, 2025.
| Species | Aug 2025 | June 2025 | April 2025 | Dec 2024 | Oct 2024 | Aug 2024 | July 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Douglas-Fir/Western Larch |
$400-$525/MBF |
$400-$525/MBF |
$430-$525/MBF |
$430 – $500/MBF |
$430-$510/MBF |
$430-$575/MBF |
$430-$650/MBF |
|
Grand Fir/Western Hemlock |
$345-$500 |
$345-$500 |
$365-$480 |
$395-$480 |
$385-$500 |
$380-$520 |
$440-$550 |
|
Ponderosa Pine |
$300-$430 |
$325-$415 |
$300-$385 |
$325-$430 |
$325-$410 |
$325-$410 |
$375-$415 |
|
Lodgepole Pine |
$350-$490 |
$350-$490 |
$365-$480 |
$400-$490 |
$405-$500 |
$420-$515 |
$420-$560 |
|
Western White Pine |
$350-$460 |
$350-$415 |
$350-$415 |
$360-$415 |
$390-$415 |
$350-$450 |
$390-$415 |
|
Western Redcedar |
$1,100-$1,400 |
$1,050-$1,350 |
$1,100-$1,350 |
$950 – $1,250 |
$900-$1,275 |
$900-$1,120 |
$950-$1,100 |
|
Cedar Poles* |
*$2,200* |
*$2,100* |
*$2,100* |
*$2,100* |
*$2,000* |
*$2,000* |
*$1,900* |
|
Tonwood |
$45/ton +/- |
$45/ton +/- |
$45/ton +/- |
$45/ton +/- |
$45/ton +/- |
$55/ton +/- |
$60/ton +/- |
|
Pulp |
$20-$45/ton +/- |
$20-$40/ton +/- |
$20-$35/ton +/- |
$20-$30/ton +/- |
$18-$30/ton +/- |
$18-$30/ton +/- |
$35-$50/ton +/- |
About Current Log Prices
Log prices in the Inland Northwest remain stagnant. Favorable logging weather since spring break-up has led to increased mill inventories, leaving little incentive to adjust prices. When asked about future market trends, log buyers point to uncertainty around tariffs and the Canadian Trade Agreement – both of which remain in flux, making it difficult to predict the direction of the lumber market. Overall, most buyers do not anticipate any significant changes in log prices.
Mike Wolcott, ACF, Certified Forester