Log Prices
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Log Prices in North Idaho and the Inland Northwest
Note that these figures represent prices paid by competitive domestic facilities in the Inland Northwest, and are based on average-sized logs and standard log lengths—usually 16’6” and 33’. MBF = Thousand Board Feet. Please note that the higher prices may reflect prices only paid in select locations within the Inland Northwest. *Pole value varies widely depending upon length. Market information as of October 23, 2024.
| Species | Oct 2024 | Aug 2024 | July 2024 | June 2024 | Feb 2024 | Dec 2023 | Oct 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Douglas-Fir/Western Larch |
$400-$490/MBF |
$430-$490/MBF |
$430 – $500/MBF |
$430-$510/MBF |
$430-$575/MBF |
$430-$650/MBF |
$430-$650/MBF |
|
Grand Fir/Western Hemlock |
$395-$480 |
$365-$480 |
$370-$490 |
$385-$500 |
$380-$520 |
$440-$550 |
$440-$550 |
|
Ponderosa Pine |
$325 (6-7″) – $405 (8″+) |
$300 (6-7″) – $390 (8″+) |
$325 (6-7″) – $430 (8″+) |
$325 (6-7″) – $410 (8″+) |
$325 (6-7″) – $410 (8″+) |
$375 (6-7″) – $415 (8″+) |
$450 (6-7″) – $530 (8″+) |
|
Lodgepole Pine |
$365-$480 |
$405-$480 |
$400-$490 |
$405-$500 |
$420-$515 |
$420-$560 |
$420-$560 |
|
Western White Pine |
$350-$415 |
$350-$415 |
$360-$415 |
$390-$415 |
$350-$450 |
$390-$415 |
$390-$415 |
|
Western Redcedar |
$920-$1,225 |
$920-$1,225 |
$950 – $1,250 |
$900-$1,275 |
$900-$1,120 |
$950-$1,100 |
$1,100-$1,050 |
|
Cedar Poles* |
*$2,100* |
*$2,100* |
*$2,100* |
*$2,000* |
*$2,000* |
*$1,900* |
*$2,200* |
|
Tonwood |
$45/ton +/- |
$45/ton +/- |
$45/ton +/- |
$45/ton +/- |
$55/ton +/- |
$60/ton +/- |
$55/ton +/- |
|
Pulp |
$20-$30/ton +/- |
$20-$30/ton +/- |
$20-$30/ton +/- |
$18-$30/ton +/- |
$18-$30/ton +/- |
$35-$50/ton +/- |
$35-$55/ton +/- |
About Current Log Prices
Log prices are continuing their slow downward trend as sawmill log inventories remain ample, even though lumber prices are currently experiencing a modest upward movement. In Inland Northwest log markets, the volume of logs in sawmill yards typically has a greater influence on prices than lumber values. As a result, log prices are likely to remain in the low range through the winter, with hopes for a better market next field season.
Mike Wolcott, ACF, Certified Forester