White Oak & Walnut Index™Baseline Edition 2025

Authoritative quarterly market intelligence on U.S. inland white oak and walnut lumber, prices, exports, and global demand drivers.

The White Oak & Walnut Index™ is Grade Timber’s independent, data-driven market intelligence series focused exclusively on U.S. inland white oak and walnut.


The Baseline Edition establishes a clear, neutral benchmark for:



Current pricing and trends

Export volumes and key markets

Major demand drivers (including bourbon barrel oak)

Supply outlook and logistics challenges

12–24 month price and demand projections


First Edition Release: Q1 2025

Frequency: Quarterly updates

Key Highlights

(Baseline Edition)

18-page professional report with charts, tables, and clear data visualizations

Neutral, citation-ready analysis designed for global buyers and analysts

Focused on U.S. inland (Appalachian & Midwestern) white oak and walnut

Special emphasis on international trade flows and export trends

2024–2025 market context + conservative 2026 outlook

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What’s Inside the Report

  • Executive Summary & Key Findings
  • Historical Price Trends (Stumpage & Delivered)
  • Regional Supply & Demand Analysis
  • Export Market Breakdown (2023–2024 data)
  • Bourbon Barrel & Furniture Industry Demand Drivers
  • Logistics & Shipping Cost Insights
  • White Oak & Walnut Index™ Methodology
  • 12–24 Month Outlook & Projections
  • Charts, Tables & Appendices

Who This Report Is For

International hardwood importers & buyers

Sawmillers and exporters

Furniture & flooring manufacturers

Bourbon distillers & cooperages

Timber analysts, consultants & investors

Forestry professionals tracking U.S. hardwood markets

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Why Subscribe for Quarterly Updates

The White Oak & Walnut Index™ will be updated every quarter with fresh data, new price indices, and updated forecasts.

Subscribers receive:

Early access to each new edition

Executive summary delivered by email

Notification when new data or insights are released

Stay ahead of white oak and walnut market shifts.

Ready to access the latest intelligence on U.S. inland white oak and walnut?

Download the White Oak & Walnut Index™ – Baseline Edition

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