N. American sawmill capacity dragged down by low demand, closures and shift reductions

In 2023, North America’s net sawmill capacity decreased by 2%, triggered by…

HS Timber Group officially starts operations at Acon Timber sawmill in Argentina

On April 19, Acon Timber, HS Timber Group’s sawmill in Gobernador Virasoro,…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 19, 2024: US$444 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 19, 2024 is: US$444 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 19, 2024 is: US$444 mfbmThis is down by -8%, or -$37, from the previous week when it was US$481. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 19, 2024: US$444 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Softwood Lumber Prices: Market Dynamics

Gain deep understanding of the market dynamics between the three main 2×4 construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices produced and sold across North America: WSPF, ESPF, and SYP East Side. Check back with the Madison’s website www.madisonsreport.com often for the latest developments and updates. Gain deep understanding of the market dynamics between the three main […] The post Softwood Lumber Prices: Market Dynamics first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

High timber prices pose challenges for Swedish sawmills

What has driven the price curve to rise in an exceptional way…

Western Forest Products announces indefinite curtailment of Alberni Pacific Division facility

Western Forest Products Inc. announced the indefinite curtailment of its Alberni Pacific Division…

Lumber Market Update: Early April 2024 [video]

Check back with the Madison’s website www.madisonsreport.com often for the latest developments and updates. In the week ending April 05, 2024, the price of WSPF 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$452 mfbm, which from the previous week.That week’s price is flat from one month ago when it was $452.When compared to the same week last […] The post Lumber Market Update: Early April 2024 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 12, 2024: US$481 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 12, 2024 is: US$481 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 12, 2024 is: US$481 mfbmThis is down by -1%, or -$5, from the previous week when it was US$486. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 12, 2024: US$481 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Two Rivers Lumber to build $115 million sawmill in Alabama

Two Rivers Lumber Co. LLC plans to invest $115 million to build…

Soft Demand Drops Lumber Prices Slightly

Since the increase of mortgage lending rates in mid-2022, new housing construction dropped and demand for dimension softwood lumber products fell with it. After the previous two years of economic upheaval and unprecedented price highs, forest industry players and home builders alike have been looking for indication of what is the new market “normal”. Currently […] The post Soft Demand Drops Lumber Prices Slightly first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.