Norway’s softwood floods the EU market in 2025

Norwegian softwood exports surged into the European Union in 2025, reaching record…

High price levels push industrial roundwood harvesting higher in Central Europe

Elevated timber prices across Central Europe are prompting forest owners to increase…

Louisiana-Pacific OSB sales fall 30% in 2025

Louisiana-Pacific’s OSB sales reduced by 30% in 2025 to US$832m (2024: US$1.18bn)…

Swedish roundwood prices fall back at year-end

Sweden’s roundwood market ended 2025 with a clear downward adjustment, marking a…

Nordic softwood pricing in 2026: Signs of stability, but no full rebound yet

The Nordic softwood market has started 2026 in a more settled position…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 20, 2026: US$496 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 20, 2026 is: US$496 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 20, 2026 is: US$496 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$497.This is flat from one month ago when it was US$496. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 20, 2026: US$496 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Finland: roundwood prices continue to fall as January trade volumes shrink

In Finland, timber prices continued to decline in January 2026, while industrial…

Lumber Prices and US Housing Starts Update: Full Year 2025

Total US Housing Starts full-year flat compared to 2024; Single-Family down -7% Since 1952 Madison’s Lumber Reporter has established itself as the most reliable source for North American lumber prices and industry news. By providing a true 360º perspective on all aspects of wood products’ manufacturing, Madison’s makes you better equipped to anticipate other market […] The post Lumber Prices and US Housing Starts Update: Full Year 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

German sawmills warn of crisis as log prices climb to new records

Benchmark prices for softwood sawlogs have climbed to an all-time high in…

Canfor books $321m impairment as European log costs surge and pulp prices weaken

Canfor Corporation will record a $321 million non-cash impairment charge in its…