In 2024, the Canadian sawmills and wood preservation closing inventories are forecasted to be 3.5093 billion CAD, showing a noticeable increase when compared to the previous years. From 2025 to 2028, there is a consistent upward trend, with inventories expected to grow annually from 3.5841 billion CAD in 2025 to 3.7958 billion CAD in 2028. This indicates a stable annual growth rate over the forecast period.
Given the steady incremental growth forecasted, future market trends to watch for include potential changes in wood demand due to construction booms, environmental policies impacting wood supply, and shifts in export markets that could influence inventory levels.
