Lumber Pricing Trends

True spring weather and ongoing low inventory volumes served to bring enough new demand for lumber prices to increase somewhat. The graphs attached here show a good, stable trend-line over the past two years, with prices ranging approximately $200 between the lowest and the highest points annually. So far in 2026 prices are right in […] The post Lumber Sales Improved as Spring Finally Arrived first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 27, 2026 is: US$518 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 27, 2026 is: US$518 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$5, from the previous week when it was US$513.This is up +5%, or +$23, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 27, 2026: US$518 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

In mid-March the North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market turned; from the habit of just-in-time buying, to a start of stocking inventory. As better weather finally began to materialize across the continent, demand for solid wood products increased which sent lumber prices higher. Sentiment still remained very much toward caution, so the actual […] The post Increased Demand Sends Lumber Prices Higher first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.