Metsä Group sees improved demand and prices for lumber in Q1/2024

Metsä Group’s result weakened significantly last year. Comparable operating profit fell to…

Lumber Prices Flat on Low Sales Volumes

The month of January 2024 marched on, bringing with it sluggish lumber sales and flat prices. Looking at the graph above, it is clear that the quite stable trend line of price changes through last year is continuing. This return to previously more regular seasonal price movement is providing much-needed stability for the North American […] The post Lumber Prices Flat on Low Sales Volumes first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Estonia: Increase in softwood lumber prices expected in early 2024

The price of softwood lumber in Estonia is almost half cheaper compared…

India: Sawn timber demand is picking up; import prices on the rise

Red Sea disruption has increased Europe to India container freight rates, resulting…

Lumber prices flat on low sales volumes: Madison’s

Lumber prices flat on low sales volumes: Madison’sJennifer Ellson A major sawmill…

Sweden’s wood price rally continues

In Sweden, wood buyers and brokers have alternately raised their purchase prices…

Ikea pushes for new price cuts; sees economic and supply chain improvements

Two years ago, Ingka Group, Ikea’s parent company, faced challenges and increased…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 2, 2024: US$473 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending february 2, 2024 is: US$473 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 2, 2024 is: US$473 mfbmThis is down by -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$474. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 2, 2024: US$473 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Swedish market manager foresees timber shortage this spring that will boost prices

Only the sharpest sawmills are profitable right now. That’s what Erik Eliasson, marketing…

China: Reduced softwood log imports, prices down

China softwood log inventory is stable but daily port off-take has started to…