Lumber production decreased 4.8% from January to 3 686.8 thousand cubic metres in February. Production was down 15.3% from February 2024.
Sawmills shipped 3 428.6 thousand cubic metres of lumber in February, down 9.8% from January and down 18.3% from February 2024.
Note to readers
These data are subject to revision and are not seasonally adjusted.
Data from January 2023 to January 2024 in table 16-10-0017-01 have been revised.
Data from January 2023 to January 2024 in table 16-10-0046-01 have been revised.
Data from June 2016 to December 2018 in table 16-10-0045-01 have been revised.
The "Sawmills" monthly survey measures the quantities of lumber produced and shipped by Canadian manufacturers.
Reference
Data tables: 16-10-0017-01 and 16-10-0046-01.
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Definitions, data sources and methods: survey number 2134.
Previous release: Sawmills, January 2025.
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