N. American lumber market bets on firmer prices into 2027

North American lumber futures are pricing progressively higher levels into the end…

Log prices level off, but German sawmills remain under pressure

The first half of 2026 has done little to solve the problem…

Finnish sawmills see no recovery as high log prices and weak demand squeeze margins

Finland’s sawmill industry entered the second half of 2026 with little sign…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 07, 2026: US$558 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending aug 07, 2026 is: US$558 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Aug 07, 2026 is: US$558 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$558.This is up +2%, or +$11, from one month ago when it was US$547. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 07, 2026: US$558 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Metsä Group lifts Q2 sawn timber deliveries as spruce supply remains tight

Metsä Group increased its sawn timber deliveries in the second quarter as…

New Zealand log prices recover as lower supply supports China market

New Zealand export log prices recovered in July as lower shipping costs…

Interfor EBITDA triples in Q2 as lumber prices rise 11%

Interfor reported a sharp improvement in second-quarter earnings as higher lumber prices,…

Estonia’s pine and spruce sawlog prices remain elevated in July

Estonian pine and spruce sawlog prices were largely stable in July after…

U.S. lumber prices climb to a four-year high as supply tightens

For decades, the direction of the U.S. lumber market was relatively predictable.…

Supply-Driven Undercurrent Keeps Lumber Prices Firm

As lumber sales and construction activity went into true summer slow-down, the ongoing situation of lack of solid wood inventory throughout the supply chain served to keep lumber prices firm. In a good consistency from the past year, benchmark lumber item Western S-P-F 2×4 prices matched exactly that of one year ago. Given that sawmills […] The post Supply-Driven Undercurrent Keeps Lumber Prices Firm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.