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.