market share

United States consumers historically relied on Canada to supply 34% of the market. 

 

During the Great Recession Canadian industry exports and market share fell to 25%, a result of a combination idled capacity and the growth of alternative lumber markets.

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Since 2012, U.S. lumber consumption has grown each year.  Canada appeared on track to regain its historical market share through  restarted capacity.  

 

The trend broke in 2018, a combination of delivery issues, forest fires and late year market related shutdowns.  Canadian market share for 2019 is forecasted be stable at 27%.