European timber giants warn recovery remains fragile despite improving lumber prices

Quarterly results from European forest industry giants Stora Enso, Metsä Group and…

Canadian lumber giants see better Q1 prices, but duties and fibre costs continue to pressure margins

Quarterly results from Interfor, Canfor and West Fraser show that North American…

Lumber Supplies Tight on Industry Uncertainty

As May dawned most players in the North America lumber industry remained firmly on the side of caution. While there was a welcome increase in lumber demand since April, most prices remained flat. Sales volumes continued to be lower than was the busy spring season historically. Inventories of solid wood material throughout the supply chain […] The post Lumber Supplies Tight on Industry Uncertainty first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

European hardwood prices mixed as buyers stay cautious

European hardwood trading remained cautious in early May, with buyers continuing to…

New timber price reductions in Sweden

Sveaskog has announced new timber price reductions in Sweden, citing uncertain market…

Europe’s sawmills want higher prices, but buyers are resisting

The European sawn timber market changed little during the first quarter, with…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 8, 2026: US$522 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 8, 2026 is: US$522 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 8, 2026 is: US$522 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$2, from the previous week when it was US$524.This is down -0%, or -$1, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 8, 2026: US$522 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Spruce sawlog prices hit new highs in Estonia during 2026

Estonian private forest prices moved in different directions in early 2026, with…

April Ended with Lumber Prices Mostly Flat

It was a very unexciting start to spring for North American softwood lumber manufacturers. Demand remained muted as customers felt only more cautious about external factors like macro-economic conditions and skyrocketing fuel prices. Sellers responded by continuing to keep their sold wood inventories low, as confusion reigned and no one wanted to get stuck with […] The post April Ended with Lumber Prices Mostly Flat first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Swedish roundwood prices retreat from 2025 highs in first quarter

Swedish roundwood prices weakened during the first quarter of 2026 as slower…