Timber markets were down for most products in 2Q 2026. Seasonably normal weather conditions kept supply well above a weakening demand, pushing prices downward.
Wood products markets showed further signs of improvement this quarter, with Southern pine lumber and Southern plywood prices increasing 5% and 13%, respectively. Pulp markets also continued to improve, with softwood and hardwood pulp prices increasing 1% and 10%, respectively.
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