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Top 10 North American and U.S. lumber producers in 2025

2025 was a challenging year for lumber manufacturers. Lumber prices declined 8%…

Billion-dollar takeover in North American timber trade

US-based building products distributor QXO has agreed to acquire Kodiak Building Partners…

Forecast: North American lumber market adjusts to lower operating capacity

Another difficult year has concluded for the North American wood products industry.…

Forecast: North American lumber market adjusts to lower operating capacity

Another difficult year has concluded for the North American wood products industry.…

North American lumber market extends losses as high rates curb construction

Lumber prices fell for a fourth straight month in November, pressured by…

Swiss Krono to focus more on North American market

Swiss Krono Group has reorganized its management to increase focus on the…

Extra 10% tariff on Canadian softwood lumber, raising concerns across North America

The United States has announced new tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber, adding…

N. American lumber prices haven’t bottomed yet: Market outlook for softwood lumber

A “normal” annual softwood lumber price cycle sees prices dropping from Labour…

Lumber prices steady in North America despite tariffs, wildfires and futures drop

Lumber prices across North America held steady in mid-August, even as softwood…

What’s the economic impact of sawmill closures?

When a sawmill closes, the effects reverberate throughout the local economy. And…