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Many Lumber Prices Rise Sharply at Unusual Time of Year

As November dawned, the extended habit of not stocking inventory and just-in-time buying once again caught customers short of necessary wood. The resultant strength of demand — while not massive volumes — was enough to push prices up further. Sawmills, emboldened by order files which grew from two weeks to almost five weeks, were able […] The post Many Lumber Prices Rise Sharply at Unusual Time of Year first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Nov 8, 2024: US$481 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending november 8, 2024 is: US$481 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending November 8, 2024 is: US$481 mfbmThis is up +4%, or +$17, from the previous week when it was US$464.This is up +10%, or +$44, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Nov 8, 2024: US$481 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Increased Demand Pops Up Lumber Prices

Ongoing restricted supply coupled with an increase in demand popped up lumber prices during a time of year when business is usually slowing down. Industry players welcomed the more regular price movement along the usual seasonal trends, following the extreme volatility of 2020 to 2022. In this new landscape of a post-Covid world, buyers and […] The post Increased Demand Pops Up Lumber Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s “Behind the Scenes”

Ever wondered how Madison’s Lumber Reporter gathers the latest market data? Ever wondered how we gather the latest market data? Get an inside look at Madison’s team in action. Subscribe now to save 15% before the January price increase! https://madisonsreport.com/subscribe/ The post Madison’s “Behind the Scenes” first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Nov 1, 2024: US$464 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending november 1, 2024 is: US$464 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending November 1, 2024 is: US$464 mfbmThis is up +4%, or +$19, from the previous week when it was US$445.This is up +9%, or +$38, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Nov 1, 2024: US$464 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

OSB and Plywood Prices Update: Mid-Oct 2024 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ In the week ending October 18, 2024, the price of Canadian Softwood Plywood – 3/8″ – FOB Toronto was C$660 msf. This is up +$20, or +3%, from the previous week when it was $640.That week’s price is up +$26, or +4%, from one month ago when it was $634. In […] The post OSB and Plywood Prices Update: Mid-Oct 2024 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Most Lumber Prices Crest Level of Same Week Last Year

Following the Thanksgiving long weekend in Canada and Columbus Day in the US, sales of softwood lumber in that shortened week improved somewhat among ongoing lower supply. Prices responded accordingly; rising slightly on almost all construction framing commodity items. As well, sawmill order files stretched out another week or so into mid-November. The price trendline […] The post Most Lumber Prices Crest Level of Same Week Last Year first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 25, 2024: US$445 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending October 25, 2024 is: US$445 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending October 25, 2024 is: US$4455 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$8, from the previous week when it was US$437.This is up +5%, or +$21, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 25, 2024: US$445 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Market Update: Mid-Oct 2024 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ In the week ending October 18, 2024, the price of benchmark softwood lumber item Western Spruce-Pine-Fir 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$402 mfbm. This is up +$14, or +4%, from the previous week when it was $388. That week’s price is down -$2, or -0%, from one month ago when it […] The post Lumber Market Update: Mid-Oct 2024 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Severe Weather Events Disrupted Transportation and Knocked Out Power

The destruction far inland from Hurricane Helene in locations not typically experiencing this kind of severe weather was nowhere near being fixed more than a week later. There was still significant areas without power, and work crews had not yet begun to rebuild the large amount of road damage. Lumber customers and resellers alike, who […] The post Severe Weather Events Disrupted Transportation and Knocked Out Power first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.