Wood Markets

Sought-after imports add color and contrast.

Hard maple sales take a back seat.

Strong demand continues for rustic and reclaimed.

Cherry takes a back seat to walnut and oak.

Red oak’s price drops as demand slows.

Hickory’s varied appearance lends to its wide appeal.

Market trends reveal the appeal of cherry has waned over the past several years.

Though rare and difficult to find, spalted maple, with its eye catching black wavy streaks, is in high demand, according to hardwood and veneer suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News.

With hundreds of trees already dead throughout North America, ash is in a state of limbo.

No matter the species, U.S. buyers are craving exotic woods, according to suppliers and importers interviewed by Woodshop News.

Cutting to the chase, Eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra) in an immensely popular domestic hardwood.

When dramatic figure is needed, American sycamore gives the most ‘bang for the buck’, say those that know the species.

They say variety is the spice of life. With the many varieties offered in white oak, it’s no wonder why the species seems to be taking the hardwood market by storm these days.

Teak is sweet, but not the price. That is a typical response from lumber suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News about the imported hardwood known for being impervious to water and rot resistant, making it ideal for marine and outdoor projects.

Cherry hasn’t lost any of its luster, according to hardwood suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News.

Often used for historic reproductions and musical instruments, and now becoming a go-to for contemporary designers, tiger maple is in demand in the U.S. and abroad, according to suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News.

Rustic-grade woods used to be deemed crude and worthless, and quickly made their way to the scrap pile.