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Cabinets & Millwork Price Index

Price trends, forecasts, and supply data for cabinetry, architectural millwork, and decorative panels.

Product pricing by subcategory

Commercial and retail price ranges tracked from major distributors. Updated weekly.

Decorative176 products
Retail$11 – $419/sq ft
Commercial$7.45 – $314/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
MaterialProductsLowHighMedian
PVC104$7.45$314$81
Panels186 products
Retail$15 – $492/sq ft
Commercial$9.67 – $369/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
MaterialProductsLowHighMedian
MDF153$9.67$369$77
Semi-Custom237 products
Retail$12 – $1199/sq ft
Commercial$7.54 – $899/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
SizeProductsLowHighMedian
34X368$52$504$306
24X366$104$572$294
12X245$136$670$318
18X785$337$389$363
15X304$77$275$92
18X204$179$334$258
12X303$136$168$146
18X423$246$556$272
36X363$442$899$605
Stock Cabinets265 products
Retail$20 – $711/sq ft
Commercial$13 – $533/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
SizeProductsLowHighMedian
12X3016$39$285$130
24X2412$49$359$88
24X3610$130$467$215
12X367$83$408$310
24X346$69$317$179
30X306$69$173$148
36X366$207$330$269
10X104$736$736$736
15X305$106$204$114
21X365$103$119$111
24X305$155$200$169
33X363$436$503$469
48X723$90$220$108
Wallcovering38 products
Retail$10 – $280/sq ft
Commercial$6.50 – $210/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
MaterialProductsLowHighMedian
Wallpaper10$30$210$122
Grasscloth4$32$168$134

Prices last updated Mar 14, 2026. Commercial = contractor/trade pricing (typically 25-30% below retail).

Understanding Cabinets & Millwork Prices in Construction

Cabinetry and millwork typically represent 10-18% of interior finish costs in residential construction and 5-10% in commercial projects. This category sits at the intersection of lumber commodity markets and specialized manufacturing, making it sensitive to both raw material swings and labor availability in woodworking trades.

The market spans three quality tiers — stock cabinetry (manufactured to standard dimensions), semi-custom (modified standard boxes with upgraded features), and full custom millwork. Each tier has different supply chain dynamics and lead time profiles, but all share exposure to hardwood lumber and sheet goods pricing.

Key Pricing Drivers

  • Hardwood lumber prices (maple, cherry, oak) and plywood/particleboard costs
  • Hardware component costs — hinges, slides, and soft-close mechanisms are often imported
  • Skilled labor availability in cabinet manufacturing facilities
  • Residential construction volume and kitchen remodeling activity
  • Formaldehyde emission regulations (CARB Phase 2, TSCA Title VI) affecting panel products
  • Import competition from Chinese and Vietnamese cabinet manufacturers

Cabinets & Millwork price trends

Historical pricing and 6-month forecast for cabinets, millwork & panels.

Cabinets & Millwork scorecard

Current direction, confidence, year-over-year change, and volatility.

Cabinets, Millwork & Panels tariff & trade impact

How current tariffs and trade policy affect cabinets, millwork & panels pricing.

Supply Chain Context

Stock cabinetry is predominantly manufactured domestically, with major production concentrated in the Midwest and Southeast. Lead times for stock cabinets run 2-4 weeks. Semi-custom lines require 4-8 weeks, while full custom millwork can extend to 12-20 weeks depending on complexity and finish requirements.

Imported cabinets, primarily from China and Vietnam, face tariff exposure but offer 20-40% cost advantages on comparable specifications. The trade-off is longer lead times (10-16 weeks ocean freight) and less flexibility for field modifications.

Cabinets, Millwork & Panels supply chain risk assessment

Current risk factors affecting cabinets, millwork & panels availability and lead times.

Seasonal Patterns

Cabinet demand follows residential construction cycles, peaking in spring and early summer. Manufacturers often implement annual price increases in January or February. Ordering during Q4 can sometimes lock in current-year pricing, particularly for stock and semi-custom lines.

Year-over-year construction material price changes

How cabinets, millwork & panels price movements compare across all tracked building materials.

Related Categories

For details on how we calculate these forecasts, see our methodology. View all categories on the Price Index overview.

Frequently asked questions

Cabinet pricing correlates moderately with lumber markets but with a 2-3 month lag. Lumber represents roughly 30-40% of cabinet manufacturing cost, so a major lumber price spike takes time to flow through to finished cabinetry pricing.

Lead times have moderated from their peaks but remain elevated for semi-custom and custom work due to skilled labor shortages in manufacturing. Stock cabinet availability is generally good at 2-4 weeks.

Imported cabinets can offer significant savings but carry tariff risk and longer lead times. Factor in Section 301 tariff rates (significant on Chinese cabinets) and 10-16 week ocean freight when comparing total delivered cost.

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