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West Coast Business Trends April 2026 – A Curious And Uneven West Coast
West Coast Business Trends April 2026 – A Curious And Uneven West Coast Hardwood suppliers along the West Coast described a market that has opened the year on steady but restrained footing, with most reporting activity levels similar to late last year. While there is no sign of a sharp downturn, neither is there a […]
Southeast Business Trends April 2026 – Recovering From Southeastern Snowstorms And Mixed Market Reviews
Southeast Business Trends April 2026 – Recovering From Southeastern Snowstorms And Mixed Market Reviews The Southeast finally dug themselves out of the ice but the impact on the market already occurred. From an inability to move products to shutting down operations all together, a variety of issues were voiced. Some sawmills have been reported as […]
Northeast Business Trends April 2026 – Bogged Down By Snow And Bugs
Northeast Business Trends April 2026 – Bogged Down By Snow And Bugs The snowstorm caused transportation issues for those with shipping needs in the Southeast. The market has been reported as flat and uneven due to the economy, demand, tariffs and weather-related delays. The market in Pennsylvania, according to a local lumber source, is “Herky-jerky […]
Lake States Business Trends April 2026 – Balance Despite Disruption
Lake States Business Trends April 2026 – Balance Despite Disruption Hardwood producers across the Lake States region describe current activity as stable, with core species moving at moderate but dependable levels. While weather created brief logistical disruptions earlier this year, overall demand across the region remains balanced. A Michigan supplier described activity in his area […]
Quebec Business Trends April 2026 – Stakeholders Caution That Trade Wars With U.S. Likely Far From Over
Quebec Business Trends April 2026 – Stakeholders Caution That Trade Wars With U.S. Likely Far From Over Production of hardwoods have declined due to lower demand on markets, and also to snowy and cold temperatures that hit through January and February, causing some temporary shut downs to businesses. With Chinese New Year celebrations taking place […]
Mixed Markets As 2026 Approaches Spring
Mixed Markets As 2026 Approaches Spring January and February production declined due to unfavorable market conditions as well as to very cold and heavy snow storm conditions in most provinces and along the eastern U.S. border states, making it difficult for logging companies, sawmills, distribution yards and secondary manufacturers. Several contacts stated being hopeful for […]
Northeast Business Trends
Northeast Business Trends A Slow Yet Unsteady Northeast By Cadance JohnsonContributing Writer The consensus from lumber sources in the Northeast carrying a variety of softwood products and selling to different markets is that the market is slow overall, many saying “quiet.” While the winter storm many weeks ago halted progress, the weather isn’t the sole […]
Inland West Business Trends
Inland West Business Trends An Inland West Market Short Of Expectations Terry Miller President Inland West softwood suppliers described a market that is steady, with activity levels improving from late last year but still short of early expectations. In Utah, a supplier handling Ponderosa Pine boards in all common grades, Ponderosa Pine shop, and mixed […]
Midwest Business Trends
Midwest Business Trends The Midwest Market Picks Up Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood suppliers in the Midwest described a market that began the year on solid footing before winter weather temporarily interrupted momentum. Activity has since evened out, and most participants characterize conditions as steady, with buyers remaining engaged but disciplined. In Missouri, a […]
West Coast Business Trends
West Coast Business Trends A Tight And Challenging West Coast Market Zach Miller The North American lumber market is trying to find its footing as winter weather persists in most of the U.S. and Provinces. Historically this time of year coincides with slower construction and renovation activity and 2026 is proving no different. Unfortunately, this […]