North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 2nd Quarter 2025 Overview
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Analysis of standing timber prices in North Carolina for the second quarter of 2025 reveals a market characterized by regional variations and distinct product-specific performance.
In Western NC, the market generally exhibited an upward trend since the second quarter of 2024. Sawtimber categories, specifically Mixed Hardwood and Oak, demonstrated significant price increases of 50% and 18% respectively. Pine Sawtimber and Pine Pulpwood also registered gains, increasing 24% and 12% respectively. Only Pine Ply Logs and Hardwood Pulpwood experienced marginal decreases when comparing Q2 2024 to Q2 2025.
In contrast, the Eastern NC market did not perform as favorably. Although Oak Sawtimber remained a strong performer, increasing 37% from Q2 2024, and Pine Ply Logs showed 2% growth, all other products experienced declines. Specifically, Pine Pulpwood, Pine Chip-N-Saw, Pine Sawtimber, Hardwood Pulpwood, and Mixed Hardwood Sawtimber declined by 3%, 10%, 8%, 22%, and 2% respectively.
Overall, sawtimber products, particularly Oak, consistently commanded higher prices and often demonstrated stronger growth across both regions. Pulpwood categories, however, exhibited greater price volatility and, in several Eastern NC instances, a downward trend.
For information on the second quarter 2025 state-wide average standing timber prices in North Carolina, please refer to the second quarter price report. It is important to note that timber prices can vary significantly based on numerous factors, including location, species, product type, accessibility, and distance to processing mills. Consequently, timber prices presented in general reports may not precisely reflect the standing timber values for a specific stand of trees or within a particular region of the state. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that stakeholders seek professional assistance for an accurate valuation of standing timber assets. For more information and resources on selling timber visit the NC State Extension Forestry Timber Sales web page.