Lumber Pricing Trends

The beginning of April passed with the agonizing confusion about potential trade disruptions resolved; lumber and forest products were not included in the latest US tariffs. Industry and traders breathed a sigh of relief even while the unknowns continued to unfold. Buyers and sellers alike worked to find where the true market value of solid […] The post Lumber Prices Plateau on Trade Clarity first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 11, 2025 is: US$542 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 11, 2025 is: US$542 mfbm.This is down -4%, or -$25, from the previous week when it was US$567.This is down -4%, or -$22, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 11, 2025: US$542 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

March waned with the usual seasonal increase in lumber buying and indeed construction activity. As well, transportation issues loomed at the normal time of year. Lumber industry players reported shortages of trucks and long delays at hubs and at border crossings. Prices of some solid wood commodities strengthened somewhat as cautious players could no longer […] The post Logistical Constraints Slow Lumber Deliveries first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 4, 2025 is: US$567 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 4, 2025 is: US$567 mfbm.This is flat from the previous week when it was US$567.This is down -2%, or -$10, from one month ago when it was US$577. For information […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 4, 2025: US$567 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Even as true spring arrived across the continent, lumber sales remained slow for the time of year as confusion on trade issues remained. Prices on some lumber commodities softened slightly. Strategies varied among players; with some having already ordered wood for immediate needs to cross the border before the beginning of April, and others holding […] The post Ongoing Talk of Trade Issues Slow Lumber Demand first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 28, 2025 is: US$567 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 28, 2025 is: US$567 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$3, from the previous week when it was US$564.This is down -2%, or -$14, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Mar 28, 2025: US$567 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.