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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…

West Fraser’s U.S. lumber production above its Canadian output

In 2022, U.S. lumber production by West Fraser topped Canadian production, and…

North American lumber prices are in a cooling period

After a long series of up and down reversals, North American lumber…

North American lumber prices are on the decline again

North American lumber prices are on the decline again as questions continue to…

North American lumber prices up 13% as the housing market shows signs of a rebound

North American lumber prices soared as much as 13% on Friday as the…

Negative 2023 outlook for the North American lumber market

Rising interest and mortgage rates will most likely cause economic activity to…

Major N. American CLT producer temporarily suspends operations at one plant

Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation is temporarily suspending operations and reducing staff at…

Is there any room for optimism on North American lumber prices this spring?

In March 2020, random-length lumber futures fell to $251.50 per 1,000 board…

More sawmill closures expected in British Columbia in 2023

A series of federal and provincial government policies that are deliberately squelching…

N. American lumber prices rise due to production cuts but not for long

The chill in North America’s housing market has lumber traders saying the…