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 December 17, 2024.
| Species | Dec 2024 | Oct 2024 | Aug 2024 | July 2024 | June 2024 | Feb 2024 | Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Douglas-Fir/Western Larch |
$420-$530/MBF |
$400-$490/MBF |
$430-$490/MBF |
$430 – $500/MBF |
$430-$510/MBF |
$430-$575/MBF |
$430-$650/MBF |
|
Grand Fir/Western Hemlock |
$360-$480 |
$395-$480 |
$365-$480 |
$370-$490 |
$385-$500 |
$380-$520 |
$440-$550 |
|
Ponderosa Pine |
$300-$400 |
$325-$405 |
$300-$390 |
$325-$430 |
$325-$410 |
$325-$410 |
$375-$415 |
|
Lodgepole Pine |
$350-$480 |
$365-$480 |
$405-$480 |
$400-$490 |
$405-$500 |
$420-$515 |
$420-$560 |
|
Western White Pine |
$350-$415 |
$350-$415 |
$350-$415 |
$360-$415 |
$390-$415 |
$350-$450 |
$390-$415 |
|
Western Redcedar |
$920-$1,775 |
$920-$1,225 |
$920-$1,225 |
$950 – $1,250 |
$900-$1,275 |
$900-$1,120 |
$950-$1,100 |
|
Cedar Poles* |
*$2,100* |
*$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-$40/ton +/- |
$20-$30/ton +/- |
$20-$30/ton +/- |
$20-$30/ton +/- |
$18-$30/ton +/- |
$18-$30/ton +/- |
$35-$50/ton +/- |
About Current Log Prices
In general, the log market remains stagnant, with little price movement for most mills. Current weather patterns are creating challenging logging conditions, limiting log flows; however, mill inventories remain relatively ample. Many log buyers are anticipating modest price increases as we move through the first quarter of next year, but no significant changes are expected.
Mike Wolcott, ACF, Certified Forester