Lumber Pricing Trends

The annual seasonal Holiday break loomed large in mid-December, bringing with it the usual slow-down in lumber sales. Prices dropped slightly to reflect weak demand. Most customers had already ordered, before US Thanksgiving, whatever wood they needed to end this year. These latest softening prices did attract some increased interest, however buyers generally chose to […] The post Lumber Demand Winds Down for Year End first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending december 20, 2024 is: US$470 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 20, 2024 is: US$470 mfbmThis is down -5%, or -$24, from the previous week when it was US$494.This is down -7%, or -$34, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Dec 20, 2024: US$470 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

US new-home construction fell in November as a drop in multifamily projects mitigated a rebound in starts of single-family houses. Since 1952 Madison’s Lumber Reporter has established itself as the most reliable source for North American lumber prices and industry news. We also know how to give you fresh insights into that data. Which is […] The post Lumber Prices and US Housing Starts Update: December 2024 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

As expected, the week following the big US Thanksgiving break brought a drop in sales of lumber across North America. The usual seasonal slow-down arrived, as both suppliers and customers looked forward to the annual Holiday closures. While 2024 was not exactly a year of robust lumber sales, at least the price trendlines returned to […] The post Quiet Post-Holiday Week Brings Flat Lumber Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.