Lumber Prices Go Lower as Summer Downtime Approaches

As the end of June loomed and the usual summer holiday slowdowns came into view, prices of many construction framing dimension softwood lumber commodities across North America dropped further. Veteran players shook their heads, questioning if the ongoing soft demand meant this year will be a write off. Lumber traders in the east, west, and […] The post Lumber Prices Go Lower as Summer Downtime Approaches first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Falling trend in European softwood lumber exports in US

In the period from January to May 2024, European softwood lumber exports…

Lumber prices go lower as summer downtime approaches: Madison’s

Lumber prices go lower as summer downtime approaches: Madison’sJennifer Ellson Demand for…

Lumber prices are not rising, despite sawmills cutting production

Low lumber prices are forcing sawmills to cut production on both sides…

Softwood sawlog prices in Latvia not rising as expected

Over the last six months, the Latvian wood market has seen notable…

UK plywood market mood improves

UK plywood importers and distributors are becoming more positive about prospects. Although,…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 28, 2024: US$384 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending june 28, 2024 is: US$384 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 28, 2024 is: US$384 mfbmThis is down -2.5%, or -$10, from the previous week when it was US$394. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed averages) […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 28, 2024: US$384 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The US housing market could be stuck until at least 2026, Bank of America warns

Help may not be on the way for first-time homebuyers frustrated by…

US lumber prices continue to fall as construction market is still weak

The downward trend in US lumber prices continues. The reason is the…

Rise in pine and spruce log prices in Germany

Persistent rain made timber harvesting impossible in large parts of Germany, particularly…