China slashes Nordic wood imports by 57% as prices continue to climb

Nordic lumber producers are facing soaring raw material costs and rising production…

Bottom Reached Even as Lumber Prices Waffle

In mid-May, some benchmark construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices bounced slightly as players recognized a bottom had been reached. The sentiment among players remained cautious due to ongoing uncertainty in the greater economic landscape, however there was a move to replenish severely depleted inventories. The usual seasonal supply-chain issues resurfaced, with operators in the […] The post Bottom Reached Even as Lumber Prices Waffle first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

German timber market stabilizes as spruce and pine prices climb

Germany’s timber exports present fragmented picture in the first quarter. Shipments of…

Bottom reached even as lumber prices waffle

Bottom reached even as lumber prices waffleAndrew Snook Players were encouraged by…

Moelven CEO: More sawmills expected to close

Following Moelven’s decision to shut down its sawmill in Ransby, Värmland, Anders…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 23, 2025: US$474 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 23, 2025 is: US$474 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 23, 2025 is: US$474 mfbm.This is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$475.This is down -4%, or -$22, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 23, 2025: US$474 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Plywood importers face ‘perfect storm’, while OSB prices eye a climb

This all appears to be part of a “perfect storm” for plywood…

Austria: Spruce sawlog prices stable to rising in May 2025

Demand for softwood sawlogs in Austria remains strong in mid-May, despite renewed…

New Zealand log exports show signs of stabilising as global demand steadies

Export log prices from New Zealand appear to have reached the bottom…

Germany’s wood pellet prices fall in May, production hits record Q1 high

Wood pellet prices in Germany dropped sharply in May 2025, even as…