Soft Demand Keeps Lumber Prices Flat

The Easter long weekend did little to bring an increase in demand for North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber. While some prices had risen slightly in recent weeks, most activity toward mid-April was industry searching out where their orders were in the transportation network. Even as true spring weather materialized across the continent, sentiment […] The post Soft Demand Keeps Lumber Prices Flat first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Sawmill industry pushes for commercial diesel as logistics costs rise

The crisis in the Middle East has increased the logistics costs of…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 17, 2026: US$523 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 17, 2026 is: US$523 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 17, 2026 is: US$523 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$523.This is up +2%, or +$10, from one month ago when it was US$513. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 17, 2026: US$523 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Germany’s sawmilling sector calls for urgent expansion of beetle-damaged spruce storage

Germany’s sawmilling sector is calling for urgent action to expand beetle-damaged spruce…

Lumber Prices Bump Up as Spring Begins to Materialize

Construction activity in the US south jumped to life at the beginning of April, sending lumber prices slightly higher. Important regions like Texas and California came in to the market with volume buys. Lumber manufacturers were more focussed on booking orders than on raising prices. As such, sawmill order files stretched out toward the end […] The post Lumber Prices Bump Up as Spring Begins to Materialize first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 10, 2026: US$523 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 10, 2026 is: US$523 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 10, 2026 is: US$523 mfbmThis is up +0%, or +$1, from the previous week when it was US$522.This is up +4%, or +$22, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 10, 2026: US$523 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Transportation Issues Plagued Lumber Industry as Spring Just Started

As March drew to a close many lumber prices started to rise slightly. Levels currently were right in the middle, between those of the same time last year and in 2024. Despite an extended winter and soft demand, this is encouraging to industry as regular seasonal price stability is best for planning. Expectations for housing […] The post Transportation Issues Plagued Lumber Industry as Spring Just Started first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Finland’s sawmill industry survey: Middle East crisis has a significantly negative impact on economic outlook

The Finnish Sawmill Industry Association conducted a survey of sawmill companies on…

Estonia log prices decline in March as sawmill inventories remain elevated

Log prices in Estonia declined in March, with the sharpest monthly falls…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 03, 2026: US$522 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 03, 2026 is: US$522 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 03, 2026 is: US$522 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$4, from the previous week when it was US$518.This is up +6%, or +$31, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 03, 2026: US$522 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.