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Lumber Delivery Costs and Timing Paramount in Early October

As October dawned the supply-demand situation for North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber did not become any less murky. What was absolutely clear was that delivery will be an ongoing hurdle into the end of this year, at the least. The lack of available trucks and rail cars continued, even with these lower lumber […] The post Lumber Delivery Costs and Timing Paramount in Early October first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 09, 2026: US$500 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending oct 09, 2026 is: US$500 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Oct 09, 2026 is: US$500 mfbmThis is down -1%, or -$5, from the previous week when it was US$505.This is down -3%, or -$14, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 09, 2026: US$500 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Skyrocketing Freight Costs Hampered Lumber Sales

As the usual slow-down to construction framing dimension softwood lumber sales occurred into late September, the situation of severely-strained inventories continued. It seemed like most folks were just waiting for the year to actually wind down into winter, and did not want to change their practice of not loading up their yards with wood. The […] The post Skyrocketing Freight Costs Hampered Lumber Sales first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 02, 2026: US$505 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending oct 02, 2026 is: US$505 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Oct 02, 2026 is: US$505 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$505.This is down -4%, or -$20, from one month ago when it was US$525. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 02, 2026: US$505 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index now live on on LSEG.com

Big news for the financial services industry! Madison’s Reporter trusted lumber pricing data is now live on the Refinitiv (formerly Thomson Reuters) website at the London Stock Exchange Group—bringing even greater visibility to one of North America’s most relied-upon market indicators. Built for people who need the data—not the data hunt. The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index can […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index now live on on LSEG.com first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Some Lumber Prices Slip in Mid-September

The week following Labour Day did not show any substantial increase in lumber sales volumes. For the most part prices held their own, while some key items did slip downward somewhat. In all, demand for lumber in the middle of September was similar to recent months; just-in-time buying for immediate needs only. Still at this […] The post Some Lumber Prices Slip in Mid-September first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Sept 25, 2026: US$505 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending sept 25, 2026 is: US$505 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Sept 25, 2026 is: US$505 mfbmThis is down -2%, or -$9, from the previous week when it was US$514.This is down -3%, or -$13, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Sept 25, 2026: US$505 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Prices Mostly Unchanged into September

Labour Day came and went with no dramatic changes to lumber prices. Sentiment throughout the marketplace stayed where it had generally been for the past long while: a cautious approach and just-in-time buying. Supply remained on the tighter side, as the year moved steadily into the slow-down time of winter. Conversations ranged to the latest […] The post Lumber Prices Mostly Unchanged into September first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Sept 18, 2026: US$514 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending sept 18, 2026 is: US$514 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Sept 18, 2026 is: US$514 mfbmThis is down -2%, or -$11, from the previous week when it was US$525.This is down -1%, or -$7, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Sept 18, 2026: US$514 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Turning Point for Lumber Sales at Labour Day 2026

While prices did not make much movement, the state of the North American construction framing dimension softwood lumber market leading up to Labour Day demonstrated a quiet strength. As looming demand was improving, the expectation was that prices would increase somewhat in coming weeks. The situation with severely depleted inventories continued, meaning customers still had […] The post Turning Point for Lumber Sales at Labour Day 2026 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.