Increased Demand Sends Lumber Prices Higher

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.

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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 20, 2026: US$513 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 20, 2026 is: US$513 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 20, 2026 is: US$513 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$12, from the previous week when it was US$501.This is up +3%, or +$17, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 20, 2026: US$513 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

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