2010 - Lumber and Shingle Milling still Important for State

Although in steady decline in recent decades, lumber and shingle milling is still an important part of Washington’s economy.  In 2010, Washington State logged $5 billion in lumber sales.  The market for selling lumber and shingle products to China’s growing housing demand continues to rise for Washington State businesses.  In 2012 Washington lumber mills were still processing 3.7 billion board feet of logs per year.