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Lumber Sales Slow-Down Toward US Thanksgiving

By the third week of November most thoughts were on Thanksgiving turkey and the oncoming Holiday season. Demand for lumber slowed down as is normal for the time of year, and prices softened a bit more as a result. More announcements of sawmill curtailments did nothing to improve sentiment. Without the regular data releases, specifically […] The post Lumber Sales Slow-Down Toward US Thanksgiving first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 28, 2025: US$443 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending november 28, 2025 is: US$443 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending November 28, 2025 is: US$443 mfbmThis is down -1%, or -$6, from the previous week when it was US$449.This is down -8%, or -$37, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 28, 2025: US$443 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Annual Lumber Association Meetings Divert Industry

The combination of Remembrance Day in Canada and two big lumber industry association annual meetings took a lot of folks away from their desks. The combination of Remembrance Day in Canada and two big lumber industry association annual meetings took a lot of folks away from their desks. As such, lumber sales in mid-November were […] The post Annual Lumber Association Meetings Divert Industry first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 21, 2025: US$449 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending november 21, 2025 is: US$449 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending November 21, 2025 is: US$449 mfbmThis is down -3%, or -$15, from the previous week when it was US$464.This is down -12%, or -$63, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 21, 2025: US$449 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Prices Drop Slightly as Winter Weather Approaches

Two major wood industry conventions at the beginning of November took many lumber sellers away from their desks. While sawmill folks and wholesalers alike mingled at annual association meetings, demand continued very soft. Even with the latest round of curtailments, inventories throughout the supply chain were enough to serve the small orders that did finally […] The post Lumber Prices Drop Slightly as Winter Weather Approaches first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Softwood Lumber Market and Prices: Mid-Nov 2025 (video)

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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 14, 2025: US$464 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending november 14, 2025 is: US$464 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending November 14, 2025 is: US$464 mfbmThis is down -3%, or -$15, from the previous week when it was US$480.This is down -11%, or -$59, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 14, 2025: US$464 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: Oct 2025

With Madison’s Sawmill Lookout, you will save time and money by getting the latest information on lumber production volume changes at US and Canadian sawmills straight into your inbox: Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout is our newest monthly publication, tracking sawmill curtailment news for you! Each month, be the first to find out about curtailments, downtime, […] The post Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: Oct 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Usual Seasonal Downturn Brings Softer Lumber Prices

October 2025 drew to a close with the usual seasonal slowdown in lumber buying thus some price softness. However, current levels are somewhat higher than the same week last year and in 2023. Indeed, for benchmark softwood lumber commodity item Western SPF 2×4 this price was up +16% compared to the end of October 2024 […] The post Usual Seasonal Downturn Brings Softer Lumber Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 07, 2025: US$480 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending november 07, 2025 is: US$480 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending November 07, 2025 is: US$480 mfbmThis is down -6%, or -$32, from the previous week when it was US$512.This is down -8%, or -$43, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 07, 2025: US$480 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.