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Northeast Business Trends

Softwood suppliers in the Northeast accounted for softer market conditions. In New Hampshire a contact said, “It’s definitely slower than the last quarter. All of a sudden everything has become really quiet. It’s about 20 percent slower than it was this time last month.” Handling 4/4 and 5/4 Eastern White Pine he said 4/4 lumber […]

Inland West Business Trends

Throughout the Inland West region lumber sources varied as to how their marketplaces were faring, at the time of this writing, with some stating that they were busy while others felt their sales were on a decline. In Arizona a lumber spokesperson said that the market in his area has slowed down significantly. “Interest rates […]

Midwest Business Trends

Throughout the Midwest region there were mixed reviews as to how the market in the area was faring at the time of this writing. In Texas a lumberman said that his sales have been soft. “Business seems to be really slowing down,” he said. “I think this is due to the economy and inflation. It […]

Southeast Business Trends

Across the Southeast region, lumber sources said that their markets are fair and that at the time of this writing, sales were slowing down some. In Mississippi a lumberman said that while his sales are currently feeling weak, the market overall has been fair. “Our sales are pretty weak right now, but I think interest […]

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends

“The market continues to be a struggle,” according to a Quebec SPF manufacturer, “with consumers dealing with high interest rates and an abundant supply of lumber, especially in eastern Canada. There is a lot of pressure on price. The best way to qualify what is successful is if you are able to achieve a certain […]

Northeast Business Trends

Softwood suppliers in the Northeast accounted for softer market conditions. In New Hampshire a contact said, “It’s definitely slower than the last quarter. All of a sudden everything has become really quiet. It’s about 20 percent slower than it was this time last month.” Handling 4/4 and 5/4 Eastern White Pine he said 4/4 lumber […]

Inland West Business Trends

Throughout the Inland West region lumber sources varied as to how their marketplaces were faring, at the time of this writing, with some stating that they were busy while others felt their sales were on a decline. In Arizona a lumber spokesperson said that the market in his area has slowed down significantly. “Interest rates […]

Midwest Business Trends

Throughout the Midwest region there were mixed reviews as to how the market in the area was faring at the time of this writing. In Texas a lumberman said that his sales have been soft. “Business seems to be really slowing down,” he said. “I think this is due to the economy and inflation. It […]

Southeast Business Trends

Across the Southeast region, lumber sources said that their markets are fair and that at the time of this writing, sales were slowing down some. In Mississippi a lumberman said that while his sales are currently feeling weak, the market overall has been fair. “Our sales are pretty weak right now, but I think interest […]

Lake States Business Trends – November 2023

Sources across the Lake States region accounted for marginally improved Hardwood activity. An Indiana wholesaler said his business has improved by about 10 to 15 percent overall. “Activity is average at best,” he explained. “Lumber availability has tightened up a bit, but that’s strictly due to supply.” Handling 4/4 through 16/4, Poplar, Ash, Red and […]