Wood Markets

Cherry isn’t getting much push from the design community, which currently favors painted finishes and lighter-colored woods, according to hardwood dealers interviewed by Woodshop News.

Despite rising prices, demand for soft maple is high, according to hardwood dealers interviewed by Woodshop News.

The hickory market enjoys stable prices and moderate demand, according to hardwood dealers interviewed by Woodshop News.

If there’s any silver lining in the current hardwoods market, it’s with cherry, also known as black cherry or American cherry [Prunus serotina].

The mahogany market suffers from shipping issues and resulting price hikes, according to hardwood dealers interviewed by Woodshop News.

The butternut canker disease has been devasting trees in North America for decades, a problem that is only getting worse while researchers grapple with ways to preserve the species.

Black walnut (Juglans negra), also known as eastern American black walnut, is experiencing higher demand than normal, according to several suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News.

Supply chain issues have taken their toll on the lumber industry in recent months, creating shortages while raising prices, and white oak (Quercus alba) is no exception, according to hardwood dealers interviewed by Woodshop News.

Soft maple sales are surging.

The cherry market gets mixed reviews from hardwood dealers.

Strong demand continues for walnut, according to hardwood dealers and sawmills interviewed by Woodshop News. They say it’s been their top seller for months.

While it’s still considered an underdog to the highly popular white oak, red oak (Quercus rubra) remains in the game and has its share of fans, according to hardwood dealers interviewed by Woodshop News.

Figured birch, also known as curly or flame birch, can be a rare gem in the lumberyard, at least to some buyers who cherish its wavy pattern that resembles glistening ripples of water in bright sunlight.