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U.S. Sawmill Production Capacity Constant in 2024

Jesse WadeMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Sawmill and wood preservation firms reported lower capacity utilization rates coupled with level production and capacity throughout 2024. Despite no growth in production in 2024, utilization rates have trended downwards since 2017 as sawmills have expanded production capability. Even with more production capability, real output…

Import Data for Residential Construction Materials

Jesse WadeDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

NAHB estimates that $184 billion worth of goods were used in the construction of both new multifamily and single-family housing in 2023. Additionally, we estimate that $13 billon of those goods were imported from outside of the U.S. These figures lead to 7% of all…