What price range can white oak veneer logs reach based on quality and diameter?

• A. From $200 to $400
• B. From $770 per MBF for lower quality 13-14 inch logs to nearly $2940 per MBF for 28 inch high-quality logs.
• C. $50 to $150
• D. $500 to $1000

Answer: (B)

Pricing for white oak veneer logs hinges on diameter and quality, because these two factors determine veneer yield and the amount of usable material. Thicker, higher-quality logs produce far more veneer with fewer defects, so they’re valued much higher per thousand board feet (MBF). The figure showing about 770 dollars per MBF for lower-quality logs around 13–14 inches and nearly 2940 dollars per MBF for a 28-inch high-quality log captures this jump: as diameter increases, the veneer yield grows rapidly, and premium logs with minimal defects command a steep price. Remember MBF is a market unit used to price lumber and veneer by thousand board feet, so a log’s price reflects both its volume and its grade.