What standing timber sold for in 20 US states, by species, from each state's latest report
Timber prices in South Carolina, Q3 2026: per ton by product
Source: Current timber price report, South Carolina Forestry Commission, 2026 3rd quarter (July to September 2026); the page carries no printed date, its metadata shows it was modified on 11 October 2026 (report page). Statewide averages; the unit, dollars per ton, is confirmed by the Commission's history workbook, titled "South Carolina Quarterly Statewide Average Stumpage Prices, USD/ton" (xlsx). The Commission's own words: "Stumpage prices below are the statewide averages for the products and time periods indicated. They are reported here to provide a general idea of the current prices and price trends of these products. For more detailed information on timber prices, please visit TimberMart-South." The last column converts the Q3 2026 sawtimber rows to dollars per MBF Doyle using Pine sawtimber 8.0 tons per MBF Doyle and hardwood sawtimber 9.0 tons per MBF Doyle, the factors printed in the Arkansas and Texas reports (factors).
| Product type | 2025 3rd quarter | 2025 4th quarter | 2026 1st quarter | 2026 2nd quarter | 2026 3rd quarter | 1-year change | ~ $/MBF Doyle, Q3 2026 (factor) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine sawtimber | $22.78 | $18.46 | $21.12 | $21.91 | $21.47 | -$1.31 | $172 (x8.0) |
| Pine chip-n-saw | $16.71 | $15.17 | $15.65 | $15.69 | $16.31 | -$0.40 | |
| Pine pulpwood | $5.67 | $5.08 | $5.39 | $5.27 | $3.79 | -$1.88 | |
| Hardwood sawtimber | $16.04 | $17.43 | $17.87 | $18.72 | $22.52 | +$6.48 | $203 (x9.0) |
| Hardwood pulpwood | $4.49 | $6.32 | $6.51 | $5.73 | $3.96 | -$0.53 |