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Inland West Business Trends

Sales Are Steady Throughout Inland West Region By Terry MillerPresident Sources that were contacted across the Inland West region at the time of this writing varied a bit as to how their markets were faring. One source commented that she has certain products that are selling much better than others. Another source stated that while […]

Midwest Business Trends

The Midwestern Marketplace Trends Upwards Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Throughout the Midwest region sources that were contacted at press time all agreed that their businesses were doing well in the marketplace. One source noted that while his sales have slowed down some over the past two months that he is still doing well, and […]

West Coast Business Trends

West Coast Grows Concerned For New Countervailing Duties By Zach Miller At the time of this writing the wood products industry is in a rut. The optimism that was shared by most at the beginning of 2025 has rapidly diminished as we head into summer. Elevated interest rates, access to fiber, sporadic demand and potential […]

Southeast Business Trends

Overseas Markets Are Spotty And Pine Is A Best-Seller By Sue PutnamEditor Exporters and those selling domestically from the Southeast report a variety of issues from market peculiarities to a lack of urgency from buyers and trucking. While a Louisiana-based lumber representative said his company doesn’t sell softwood domestically, they exported their “Pine products to […]

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends

Lumber Market Lows And Construction Concerns In Canada By Richard LipmanGuest Writer There have been many important events in Canada recently, including developments in the Canada-U.S. trade and tariff dispute and the election of a new federal government. These will, of course, have major implications for the softwood lumber industry in Eastern Canada. To send […]

West Coast Trends 2025 – Marketplace Conditions Vary Across West Coast Region

West Coast Trends 2025 – Marketplace Conditions Vary Across West Coast Region Throughout the West Coast, sources that were contacted at press time differed as to how their sales were doing. One source noted that not only are his sales currently down but that they are down overall from six months ago. While another source […]

Northeast Trends 2025 – Putting Out Fires And Pulling Punches

Northeast Trends 2025 – Putting Out Fires And Pulling Punches Northeastern lumber salesmen are concerned about the fate of the trade deals which have, at the time of this writing, been affected by the 90-day pause on tariffs. Many sources reported playing a “wait-and-see” game and others aren’t optimistic about the outcome of the trade […]

Lake States July 2025 – Lumber Companies Throughout Lake States Region Continue To Have Steady Sales

Lake States July 2025 – Lumber Companies Throughout Lake States Region Continue To Have Steady Sales Throughout the Lake States region sources varied on how their sales were at the time of this writing. One source noted that his sales were better than they were six months ago due to an uptick in orders that […]

Southeast Trends 2025 – Plenty Of Trucks And Room For Trade Negotiations

Southeast Trends 2025 – Plenty Of Trucks And Room For Trade Negotiations Southeastern lumber salesmen are concerned about labor issues and the fate of trade. Despite market shake-ups, some report an increase in demand but it may not last.  In Alabama, a lumber source rated the market as “somewhat slow” and “confusing.” He thinks the […]

Quebec Trends 2025 – Construction, Housing And Overseas Hardwood Sales

Quebec Trends 2025 – Construction, Housing And Overseas Hardwood Sales With the new Liberal government elected in the country, provinces are continuing their concerted efforts to fight the U.S. tariff war and eliminate internal trade barriers. Businesses have much on their plates as they face these many challenges to stay afloat, and even make a […]