摘要

The North American Lumber Annual Historical Data contains 17 years of data (over 2,500 series) for the North American softwood lumber market. Concepts covered include demand, supply, capacity, trade, prices, end-users and costs. Data on the U.S. and Canadian economies and housing is also included. Figures are published in square feet and cubic meters.

This report has been prepared by Resource Information Systems Inc.. RISI is recogonized around the world as the premier source for economic analysis of the international forest products industry.

Executive Summary
Highlights of the North American economies and housing, and their impact on the softwood lumber and engineered lumber markets.

Economic Outlook
Details the current U.S. economic situation and provides a five-year forecast for concepts such as GDP, consumer expenditures, housing starts, industrial production, productivity, inflation and interest rates.

Housing & Other Demand Indicators
Provides the current market conditions and five-year outlook for the housing market, including mobile homes, single-family homes, home size, financing costs, and prices. Also included are forecasts of repair and remodeling, industrial production, nonresidential construction and furniture production.

Canadian Economy and Housing
Details the current Canadian economic situation and provides a five-year forecast for concepts such as GDP, housing starts, inflation and interest rates.

North American Softwood Lumber Markets
Covers demand, supply, prices and costs for softwood lumber for the U.S. and Canada. Includes two years of history and a five-year forecast.