National Hardwood Magazine

Ontario Business Trends November 2026 – Uncertainty Surrounds The Ontario Hardwood Market Hardwood businesses continue to face challenges and more uncertainty as the tariff war between the U.S. and Canada continues. For hardwoods, it was noted that prices of No. 2A and No. 3A Common for most species had outperformed No. 1 Common & Better […]

Quebec Business Trends November 2026 – Quebec’s Variety Of Species Handled Experience A Variety Of Market Issues And Successes As Canada faces a provincial election, candidates have lots to consider getting people’s votes. As uncertainty due to the ongoing and unwarranted U.S. tariff war, Canada’s own tariff retaliation, and the continuing Iran war, trying to […]

West Coast Business Trends November 2026 – A Positive Report From The West Coast Hardwood activity on the West Coast ranged from steady to excellent recently, while freight costs and tariffs remained concerns for sources in the region. A California wholesale distributor described hardwood activity in his market as “excellent.” The company operates a distribution […]

Southeast Business Trends November 2026 – Southeast Lumber Suppliers Hopeful The Market Will Pick Up At the time of this writing, the hardwood lumber market in the Southeast received mixed reviews from sawmill representatives. For one lumber supplier, the market is going well, while another reports that the market is about a five or a […]

Northeast Business Trends November 2026 – Market In Northeast OK For Now Hardwood lumber sources across the Northeast are reporting that while the market seems to be steady there is some uncertainty in the future. High fuel prices continue to be a top concern among lumber manufacturers and is one of the main contributors to […]

Lake States Business Trends November 2026 – Lake States Regions Offers Mixed Reviews Hardwood activity across the Lake States remained mixed recently, with sources reporting conditions ranging from slightly subpar to steady. Rising freight costs, cautious purchasing and broader economic uncertainty continue to influence the marketplace. A Michigan lumber manufacturer described current hardwood activity as […]