Business Trends

Ontario Business Trends September 2026 – Despite Summer Wildfires, Stability Overall In Lumber Markets The devastating impacts of forest fires were felt across much of Canada throughout the summer. In northwestern Ontario, several communities were heavily affected, prompting widespread evacuations in Armstrong, Lac La Croix First Nation, Collins First Nation, Whitesand First Nation, Gull Bay […]

Quebec Business Trends September 2026 – Spotty Markets Dominate Depending On Region The Quebec Forest Fire Service fought 195 fires across the province by mid-July, including 13 in areas where crews actively suppress blazes. Quebec brought in more than 100 firefighters from B.C., N.B. and PEI to support the 640 Quebec forest firefighters and auxiliary […]

West Coast Business Trends September 2026 – California’s Steady, Optimistic While Washington Cites Transportation Issues West Coast hardwood suppliers accounted for mixed hardwood market conditions, with activity ranging from steady to slower depending on location and customer base. While uncertainty surrounding the economy continues to influence purchasing decisions, respondents noted that regional demand, transportation costs […]

Southeast Business Trends September 2026 – From Decrease In Demand to Cautious Optimism Hardwood market activity across the Southeast is receiving mixed reviews with some lumber suppliers reporting a decrease in demand while one is cautiously optimistic after noticing some signs of a slight improvement. There are also reports of struggles in certain areas, such […]

Northeast Business Trends September 2026 – A Summertime Slowdown Contributes To Quiet Market Slow, quiet and steady for now are ways hardwood suppliers across the Northeast are describing the market. A summertime lull may be a major factor since it’s typically a slower time of year for lumber sales as many consumers are taking time […]

Lake States Business Trends September 2026 – From Source To Source, The Market Varies Hardwood suppliers in the Lake States region described market conditions as mixed, with some reporting steady activity while others continue to see softer demand. While certain end-use markets remain healthy, particularly residential flooring in some areas, uncertainty surrounding the economy and […]

Quebec Business Trends August 2026 – Red Oak, Hickory, Hard Maple Lead The Market The heavy rain conditions and thunderstorms at the time of this writing caused flooding and power outages in Montreal and regions in southern Quebec. Fire department crews and police assisted the city regarding these floods. Following the July two-week construction break, […]

West Coast Business Trends August 2026 – Steady Best Describes West Coast Lumber Market Suppliers across the West Coast described hardwood markets as generally steady, though few reported significant momentum at the time of this writing. Most sources accounted for stable business activity with customers continuing to buy what they need while remaining cautious about […]