Shredded Hardwood Mulch Prices — Live Index
$56–$125 $/ton (May 2026) · +0.3% vs last month · -2.8% vs last year. Derived from BLS PPI — Logging (PCU113310113310), verified 2026-06-09, refreshed monthly.
Shredded Hardwood Mulch Price History
Current estimated price: $88/ton (PPI index 202.0). When the line rises, material costs more.
Source: FRED series PCU113310113310 (BLS Producer Price Index). Chart via St. Louis Fed.
Shredded Hardwood Mulch price by unit
| Unit | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| per ton | $56 | $125 |
| per cubic yard | $22.4 | $50 |
| per cubic foot | $0.83 | $1.85 |
Converted at 0.40 tons per cubic yard (800 lb/yd³). Delivered weight varies with moisture and gradation.
Shredded Hardwood Mulch price by region
National pricing scaled by the BEA Regional Price Parity index (a cost-of-living proxy, not a per-state material quote).
| Region | Index (US=100) | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 86.9 | $49–$109 $/ton |
| Illinois | 100 | $56–$125 $/ton |
| California | 110.7 | $62–$138 $/ton |
How today compares
Over the last 16 years of BLS PPI — Logging (PCU113310113310) data, shredded hardwood mulch prices are currently 9.4% below the peak set in July 2022 and 17.2% above the low of January 2010.
Methodology
Bulk shredded hardwood mulch is a wood by-product from logging and sawmill operations. BLS PPI PCU113310113310 (Logging) tracks the upstream wood material cost trend. Shredded hardwood mulch bulk delivered mid-range: $35/yd³ nationally (loose density ~800 lb/yd³ = 0.4 tons/yd³). Per-ton equivalent: $35 ÷ 0.4 = $88/ton. Range $56–125/ton ($22–50/yd³) reflects wood species (pine vs. hardwood), color processing (dyed adds $5–10/yd³), and delivery distance. Series cadence: monthly. The dollar range is re-derived whenever the underlying index moves more than 5% from the derivation point.
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Shredded Hardwood Mulch price FAQ
How much does shredded hardwood mulch cost in May 2026?
$56–$125 $/ton, with a mid-estimate of $88 $/ton. This is derived from BLS PPI — Logging (PCU113310113310) and refreshed monthly.
Are shredded hardwood mulch prices going up or down?
Up +0.3% versus last month and -2.8% versus a year ago, based on the BLS producer price index through May 2026.
What is shredded hardwood mulch per cubic yard?
About $22.4–$50 per cubic yard, converted from the $56–$125 $/ton range using a density of 0.40 tons per cubic yard.
How do today's shredded hardwood mulch prices compare to the historical range?
Current prices are 9.4% below the 16-year peak (Jul 2022) and 17.2% above the low (Jan 2010).
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