The lumber wholesale industry is the major supplier of lumber to the residential construction sector. As the need for residential property increased, so did the need for lumber. In the last five years, lumber wholesale has grown at an annualized rate of 6.9%. While...
There are about 8,000 lumber wholesalers in the United States. The lumber wholesaling industry generates about $96.4 billion in revenue. This industry is mature with low barriers to entry, increasing sawmill lumber prices, and a growing number of housing starts. These...
The lumber wholesaling industry includes distributors of lumber, plywood, millwork, and other wood products to contractors, hardware stores, and home improvement stores. This industry includes over 10,000 businesses. These businesses generate nearly $96.4 billion in...
In May 2021, talk about the economy inevitably circles back to rising lumber prices. From grandpa grumbling about how he will never finish his cabinets at these prices to general contractors scratching their heads about how they will complete projects on budget. But...