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Southern Yellow Pine

Understand how fluctuations in housing starts, renovations and other construction-related activities impact Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) prices

Understanding Southern Yellow Pine and lumber futures

Fastmarkets (owner of Random Lengths) offers daily price data and regular analysis on Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), a key commodity that plays a crucial role in the construction and lumber industries. 

Fastmarkets is the PRA for ​​the CME Group​​ cash-settled ​​lumber​ futures contract​. To learn more about the new lumber contract, which leverages Fastmarkets’ trusted Random Lengths Southern Yellow Pine #2&Btr 2×4 (eastside) daily price, read our press release.

As SYP continues to grow and capture market share, staying informed is crucial for adapting to industry changes. Here’s how we can help:

  • Stay ahead of the curve: Our market-reflective price data empowers you to make informed business decisions
  • Daily insights: Access daily price data for SYP and market analysis to ensure transparency and clarity in the market
  • Global significance: SYP is the most commonly shipped North American species in the European Union, with growing potential in North Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia

As the construction and housing markets evolve remaining vigilant and adapting strategies based on market conditions will remain crucial.

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Why the industry trusts Fastmarkets’ SYP prices
  • Transparent practices: We publish all methodologies and price specifications. Our pricing is IOSCO-compliant, unbiased and consistent 
  • Global expertise: With leading price reporting teams and global offices, we provide deep market insights and stay on top of trends 
  • Benchmark status: Our price benchmarks in softwood and hardwood lumber give us an edge in the pallet industry
How Fastmarkets wood products data can help you
  • Transparent, market-reflective pricing and news to manage risks, spot opportunities and fine-tune strategies
  • Metro-level analytics for over 30 US regions, tailored to key markets including single-family and multi-family homes
  • Long-term forecasts (5-15 years) backed by 50 years of historical data for solid future planning.
  • Short-term market analysis for a 1-2 year outlook to navigate immediate market shifts.
  • Cost and performance benchmarks across 4,500 companies and 16,500 projects in the wood products sector.
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What’s happening in the wood products market?

Our subscribers have access to regular news and analysis covering home sales, interest rates, mergers and acquisitions, government and public policy and issues impacting mill production levels. Here’s just a small selection of the news and analysis our experts produce.

Wood, Lumber, Home Renovation Work
Fastmarkets Repair and Remodeling Index: How has it performed after two years

Learn how the Fastmarkets Repair and Remodeling Index provides timely data on home renovation activities and trends.

September 1, 2025
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By: Emerson Paradee
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Pallet market mid-year review: Economic uncertainty dominates the outlook

Find out how the pallet market is responding to economic challenges and what that means for lumber prices.

August 19, 2025
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By: Antonio Gallotta
US housing market analysis: Key trends shaping the market

What factors are driving the significant downturn in US housing starts, accompanied by a decrease in building permits?

August 13, 2025
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By: the Fastmarkets team
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EUDR: All EU countries labeled as low risk; simplification measures criticized

Explore the recent EUDR country classifications and discover which nations are labeled low, standard, or high risk.

May 27, 2025
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By: Andrea Venturini
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Five key factors in the outlook for the US housing market 2025

Learn about the future of housing as experts discuss market conditions, builder challenges and strategies for success.

May 20, 2025
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By: Jennifer Coskren
Lumber prices continue to drop with wood market cautious amid tariff uncertainty

Explore the current trends in the wood market as prices for framing lumber continue to decline amidst economic uncertainty.

May 12, 2025
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By: Joe Pruski
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