European softwood sawmills face mounting crisis as log prices surge

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US lumber prices hold firm on demand expectations

Lumber futures traded above $580 per thousand board feet in September, holding…

B.C. lumber sector in crisis with rising duties, weak markets, and log shortages

B.C. lumber producers face potentially heavy losses as commodity prices continue to…

Austria: Roundwood shortage likely to push up prices in autumn

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Clarity for Lumber Market with 2-Year Price Trend Stability

Into mid-September many of the ongoing questions were answered as North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices achieved a nice stable price trend over the past couple of years. Since the great volatility and many big changes from 2020 to 2022, the regularity of lumber price trend lines are now much more clear. From […] The post Clarity for Lumber Market with 2-Year Price Trend Stability first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Austria: Roundwood shortage likely to push up prices in autumn

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Norway: Sawmills under pressure as timber prices remain high and lumber demand weak

The Norwegian wood industry is facing tough times. How will the market…

Methanol Market Tightness in the US Gulf Coast: Unpacking the Supply Crunch

Methanol Market Tightness in the US Gulf Coast: Unpacking the Supply CrunchResourceWise…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index September 19, 2025: US$482 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending september 19, 2025 is: US$482 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending September 19, 2025 is: US$482 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$11, from the previous week when it was US$471.This is down -4%, or -$21, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index September 19, 2025: US$482 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Market could wait six months before seeing peak lumber prices again

A recent unexpected drop in Canadian lumber prices and futures, combined with…