Member Resources
SFPA Member Resources
Since 1915, the Southern Forest Products Association has remained focused on its founding motto – Service. Through strategic programs and activities, SFPA continues to serve its members by providing education, market intelligence, and opportunities to expand their businesses, with the following resources:
Global Promotion and Insight
SFPA’s International Program, supported by USDA funds, benefits companies involved in the export market. A primary advantage of the program includes strategic trade event representation and member travel reimbursement for approved activities and sponsored trade events that provide participating companies a place to connect with prospective buyers.
International Market Assessments
Our network of international in-market consultants provides monthly market updates to keep our members and the lumber community up to date on trends, regulations, and opportunities to expand the use of Southern Pine and wood outside of the U.S.
Market Intelligence
SFPA provides monthly data, trends, and analysis on Southern Pine lumber shipments, Southern Pine lumber exports, and softwood lumber imports to monitor the health of the Southern Pine lumber industry.
Member Promotion and Spotlights
SFPA is focused on promoting the Southern Pine industry, and we wouldn’t be a leading industry association without our members.
In addition to member profiles and news on the SFPA website, social media channels, and other print and digital platforms, we offer the following value-adds to highlight our members’ contributions to the Southern Pine lumber community:
Real-time Trade Leads
SFPA facilities international trade of Southern Pine lumber by issuing verified trade leads to its network of members experienced in lumber exports.