Further Price Reductions Spurred Lumber Sales

Due to ongoing soft demand, North American lumber suppliers cut prices further to spur sales. Customers responded by placing some orders, suggesting they agreed that current price levels were likely the bottom. The collision of ongoing weak demand and arrival of spring building season did little to prompt any real increase in sales volumes. It […] The post Further Price Reductions Spurred Lumber Sales first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Finland’s log prices soar to highest levels since 2007–2008

Timber prices in Finland surged to historic levels in April, with log…

U.S. softwood prices rise for second month, hardwood market stabilizes

U.S. lumber prices are showing structural divergence, with softwood prices climbing for…

Brazilian timber exports rebound, but prices remain under pressure

After a weak start to 2025, Brazil’s timber exports showed signs of…

Weaker prices and harvest limits shape Latvia’s timber industry outlook for 2025

Latvia’s timber market continues to display a paradox of potential and pressure.…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 16, 2025: US$475 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 16, 2025 is: US$475 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 16, 2025 is: US$475 mfbm.This is up +1%, or +$5, from the previous week when it was US$475.This is down -6%, or -$33, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 16, 2025: US$475 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Finland’s high log prices squeeze sawmill margins

Log prices in Finland have climbed to levels that many sawmills now…

Lumber prices recover from yearly lows

Lumber futures traded above $600 per thousand board feet, recovering from yearly…

Falling demand and policy shifts drive down China’s log imports and prices

Decline in China’s log imports China’s log imports in the first quarter…

COFI Publishes Op-ed: Forestry in B.C. is at a crossroads. It deserves to be treated as the major project it is

COFI Publishes Op-ed: Forestry in B.C. is at a crossroads. It deserves…