What standing timber sold for in 20 US states, by species, from each state's latest report
Timber prices in North Carolina, Q2 2026: per ton by product
Source: North Carolina Standing Timber Price Report 2026, NC State Extension, 2nd Quarter 2026 table (April to June 2026); the page is dated April 23, 2026 and the Q2 table carries no separate date (report page). Statewide average stumpage prices in dollars per ton, based on data from Timber Mart-South, with the previous quarter and percent change. The report's own words: "Timber prices can vary considerably; therefore, these averages may not reflect specific stumpage values for a particular stand of timber or within a specific region of the state." The last column converts sawtimber rows with the factors the report prints: pine sawtimber 7.0 tons per MBF Scribner, hardwood sawtimber 9.0 tons per MBF Doyle; the report also gives 8.0 tons per MBF Scribner for pine chip-n-saw and 2.68 (pine) and 2.9 (hardwood) tons per standard cord for pulpwood.
| Product | Q2 2026 ($/ton) | Q1 2026 ($/ton) | Change | ~ $/MBF (factor, log rule) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine pulpwood | $7.02 | $8.33 | -15.7% | |
| Pine chip-N-saw | $20.34 | $22.62 | -10.1% | |
| Pine sawtimber | $27.66 | $27.05 | 2.3% | $194 (x7.0, Scribner) |
| Hardwood pulpwood | $5.15 | $5.56 | -7.4% | |
| Mixed hardwood sawtimber | $28.03 | $28.46 | -1.5% | $252 (x9.0, Doyle) |
| Oak sawtimber | $48.96 | $45.58 | 7.4% | $441 (x9.0, Doyle) |