WOOD PRODUCTS
Turman Group, Salem
Where resources and reach come together Virginia gives wood products and building materials companies a clear operational edge, combining abundant, renewable timber resources, a modern manufacturing base, and world-class logistics infrastructure. Integrated road, rail, port, and air networks connect companies efficiently to customers along the East Coast and beyond, supporting production and distribution.
Illustrative Examples
Virginia is located within the Southeastern “wood basket” region, which supplies over 60% of the total volume of timber harvested in the U.S. Virginia’s advantage is driven by its proximity to high‑growth East Coast markets, allowing manufacturers to serve dense population centers with lower logistics costs, faster delivery, and greater supply‑chain reliability.
3rd
10th
$4.6B
most exports by TEUs on the East Coast, 1.14 million TEUs
in the nation in annual harvests on forestland, producing over 678 million cubic feet of sound bole wood volume
generated in gross regional product of raw, intermediate, or finished wood products
Source: Datamyne, 2025 | USDA Forest Service, Forest Inventory and Analysis Program | Lightcast 2026.2
Why Virginia works for wood products and building materials companies Virginia’s wood products industry reaches across the full value chain, from forest resources and primary processing to engineered wood, finished products, paper and packaging, and wood byproducts.
Sawmills
Building materials
Access to hardwoods and southern yellow pine, supported by more than 150 sawmills, provides wood products manufacturers with a robust and flexible source of raw materials
The Commonwealth’s diversified resource and manufacturing base supports value‑added products where proximity to the jobsite matters most
Finished wood products With an established company base and long manufacturing history, the state remains a strong location for companies focused on higher-value production
Engineered wood products Virginia has a strong base of companies manufacturing veneer, plywood, engineered wood products, and similar materials
Paper & packaging Companies benefit from established regional clusters, proximity to major transportation routes, and access to customers
Sustainability that supports growth
Targeted industry support
Virginia’s 16 million acres of forestland, certified sustainable management, and long-standing reforestation practices provide manufacturers with a reliable, renewable source of wood fiber
The Agriculture & Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) provides grants to localities for businesses that add value to Virginia-grown agricultural and forestry products
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc., Henry County
Mountain Gateway Community College
#3
American Woodmark, Frederick County
Cochran’s Lumber, Clarke County
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Customized Training Leader in the U.S.
CNBC, 2026
Business Facilities, 2026
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