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North American lumber prices: Recent upsides could lead to spring peaks

North American lumber prices were slightly higher on November 17 but were…

Demand remains firm for tropical hardwoods in North American markets

Despite a modest slowdown in new orders, the demand for tropical hardwoods…

North American softwood lumber prices defy the most recent surge in mortgage rates and rise 10%

-N. American softwood lumber prices staged a 3-day rally of 10% despite…

North American lumber market starts improving after bad H1/2023

The sluggish North America lumber market finally started to improve in late…

Softwood lumber prices in North America stabilize to new normal levels

The North American softwood lumber markets have shown signs of stabilizing after…

Japanese companies target carbon credits with forestry fund in N. America

A cross-sector group of Japanese companies has invested in a forestry fund…

North American lumber producers are booming again

Home construction boom suggests builders are going to need a lot more…

North American lumber giants: market volatility and weak prices expected for Q2/2023

North American lumber companies are currently facing a myriad of challenges in…

Forecast: North American lumber demand down 6-7% in 2023

North America lumber demand should be lower by 6-7% in 2023, with…

The N. American lumber market outlook for 2023: Low prices and falling demand

As we moved into March 2023, there were still many headwinds facing…