No rebound before 2027: The grim reality of China’s real estate for global wood exporters

The decade-long era of the “China bid” has finally hit a structural…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 17, 2026: US$523 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 17, 2026 is: US$523 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 17, 2026 is: US$523 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$523.This is up +2%, or +$10, from one month ago when it was US$513. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 17, 2026: US$523 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Forecast: Finland timber market expected to recover during the current year

Finland’s timber market will begin to recover during this year, especially as…

Log prices fall sharply in Norway

Norway’s timber harvest remained high in the first quarter of 2026, but…

EU to impose definitive duties on Brazilian softwood plywood imports

The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties of 5.4% on imports…

India’s wood panel industry caught in the global crossfire

The Iran-US conflict has compelled Indian wood panel producers to reorganise their…

Lumber Prices Bump Up as Spring Begins to Materialize

Construction activity in the US south jumped to life at the beginning of April, sending lumber prices slightly higher. Important regions like Texas and California came in to the market with volume buys. Lumber manufacturers were more focussed on booking orders than on raising prices. As such, sawmill order files stretched out toward the end […] The post Lumber Prices Bump Up as Spring Begins to Materialize first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Can lumber prices explode?

While seasonality during the construction season starting in spring is a factor,…

Koskisen flags rising costs despite steady wood product prices

Koskisen Corporation entered 2026 with largely stable pricing across its core wood…

Roundwood prices continue to fall in Sweden

Roundwood prices continue to fall in Sweden, as forest owners’ association Mellanskog…