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…

Cautious Sentiment Keeps Lumber Demand Sluggish

Even as true spring weather dawned across North America the sawmill operators had to actively hunt for customers. Sales of solid wood construction framing materials remained slow despite home building season having arrived. The prevalent attitude was to “wait-and-see”, to discover if there was potential for lumber prices to drop further. Lumber producers and wholesalers […] The post Cautious Sentiment Keeps Lumber Demand Sluggish first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber prices drop slightly on continued uncertainty

Lumber prices drop slightly on continued uncertaintyAndrew Snook Demand was slow for…