North Carolina Yellow Poplar Log Prices
Yellow Poplar (tulip poplar) is the fastest-growing, highest-volume Appalachian hardwood — straight, large-diameter, and easy to work. It feeds millwork, furniture frames, moulding, and the export trade, making it a reliable, steady-demand species in every Appalachian state. This page pairs the regional Appalachian price benchmark (Doyle scale) with what makes the North Carolina market specific — live North Carolina listings, local buyers and mills, and the state’s own demand drivers.
How North Carolina Yellow Poplar prices break down by grade
| Grade | Min. Dia. | Delivered $/MBF | Typical North Carolina buyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veneer | 18"+ | $500–$760/MBF | Sliced veneer, panels, export buyers |
| Prime / F1 | 14"+ | $400–$713/MBF | Flooring, premium furniture mills |
| Sawlog / F2 | 12"+ | $280–$550/MBF | General lumber, flooring |
| Sawlog / F3 | 11"+ | $170–$290/MBF | Standard sawmills, lower-grade lumber |
| Construction | 10"+ | $150–$250/MBF | Ties, mine timbers, industrial |
| Pallet / Low | 8"+ | $100–$275/MBF | Pallets, blocking, crating |
Ranges are delivered-to-mill on the Doyle log scale. Stumpage prices paid to North Carolina landowners typically run 30–50% lower than delivered, depending on haul distance and harvest cost. Always confirm current pricing with your buyer — on a premium Yellow Poplar load, spreads between North Carolina buyers can exceed $79/MBF.
The North Carolina Yellow Poplar market
North Carolina’s High Point furniture cluster — the historic furniture capital of the country — keeps demand high for FAS- and select-grade hardwoods, especially walnut, cherry, and white oak. The Western North Carolina mountains produce premium cherry and tight-grained oak that grade well for veneer and export, while the Piedmont mills handle the broader sawlog volume.
For Yellow Poplar specifically in North Carolina: top-grade veneer and prime sawlogs see the strongest buyer competition, while standard #1–#2 grade trades around $280–$550/MBF on the Doyle scale at the Appalachian benchmark. The price tables above are that regional benchmark (Kentucky Division of Forestry Q3+Q4 2025 Delivered Log Price Report), not a separate North Carolina survey — so use them as a sanity check, then get multiple bids before committing. JMLogMarket puts your load in front of buyers across the 10-state Appalachian network, not just your nearest mill.
Live Yellow Poplar listings in North Carolina
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North Carolina Yellow Poplar log prices — FAQ
What are current Yellow Poplar log prices in North Carolina?
As a regional Appalachian benchmark (Kentucky Division of Forestry Q3+Q4 2025 Delivered Log Price Report), Yellow Poplar logs delivered to mill range from about $100/MBF (low/pallet grade) to $760/MBF (top veneer/prime) on the Doyle scale. Standard #1–#2 sawlogs typically trade at $280–$550/MBF. North Carolina mills price against this same Appalachian baseline; stumpage paid to North Carolina landowners runs roughly 30–50% lower than delivered, because the buyer covers logging and hauling.
Does North Carolina Yellow Poplar sell for more or less than the benchmark?
The figures here are the regional Appalachian benchmark, not a separate North Carolina survey — so treat them as a starting point, not a guaranteed local quote. Where a North Carolina load actually lands depends on grade, haul distance to the nearest mill, and how many buyers are competing for it; spreads between individual North Carolina buyers on the same load can exceed $79/MBF. That is exactly why it pays to get multiple bids — JMLogMarket puts your load in front of buyers across the 10-state Appalachian belt, not just your nearest mill.
Where can I sell Yellow Poplar logs in North Carolina?
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What grade is my North Carolina Yellow Poplar log worth?
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Are these North Carolina Yellow Poplar prices delivered or stumpage?
The figures above are delivered-to-mill on the Doyle scale — what a buyer pays when logs arrive at the gate. Stumpage (the standing-tree value paid to a North Carolina landowner before a logger cuts and hauls) is typically 30–50% lower, depending on volume, access, and haul distance. Always confirm which number a buyer is quoting.
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Post a free listing →Last updated May 2026. Prices shown are the regional Appalachian benchmark from the Kentucky Division of Forestry Q3+Q4 2025 Delivered Log Price Report (delivered-to-mill, Doyle scale), applied to the North Carolina market as a starting reference — they are not a separate North Carolina price survey and are approximate. Confirm current quotes directly with your buyer. JMLogMarket publishes public-domain forestry data to help marketplace participants negotiate informed deals; we are not a price-fixing authority.