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December Dawned to Softer Lumber Demand

There were no surprises for lumber industry players as December dawned. Even with so many sawmill curtailments — to ensure supply did not crest demand — lumber prices fell slightly on the usual seasonal slowdown. Across North America the lumber producers had booked production through to the Holiday break. As such, some commercial buyers tested […] The post December Dawned to Softer Lumber Demand first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index December 12, 2025: US$434 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending december 12, 2025 is: US$434 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 12, 2025 is: US$434 mfbmThis is down 0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$435.This is down -3%, or -$15, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index December 12, 2025: US$434 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Elmsdale Lumber: Succession planning and timely investing key to a bright future

Elmsdale Lumber: Succession planning and timely investing key to a bright futureAndrew…

Canada Forestry and Lumber Trade Update: to August 2025

Log exports from Canada dropped -15% so far this year compared to 2024, while lumber exports rose +1.6%. Total log exports from Canada to the world for January to August this year were C$249 million, compared to C$293 million for the same time in 2024. Deep Dive Into the Data: Canadian lumber exports to USA […] The post Canada Forestry and Lumber Trade Update: to August 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

USA Forestry and Lumber Trade Update: to August 2025

Log exports from USA to the world dropped -27% so far this year compared to 2024, and lumber exports fell almost -9%. Total log exports from USA to the world were US$347 million for the first eight months of 2025, compared to US$474 million last year. Deep Dive Into the Data: US lumber exports to […] The post USA Forestry and Lumber Trade Update: to August 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

US Thanksgiving Long Weekend Sends Lumber Sales to Sleep

In advance of the big US Thanksgiving holiday, the last week of November proved to have uninspiring lumber sales; at best. Most folks were more interested in the upcoming break than focussing on business. This, especially considering demand has been so soft since the end of summer. The lumber sales transactions that did occur were, […] The post US Thanksgiving Long Weekend Sends Lumber Sales to Sleep first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Norwegian log prices ease but remain high enough to squeeze sawmill margins

Norwegian log prices have eased in recent months, but the decline is…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index December 05, 2025: US$435 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending december 05, 2025 is: US$435 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 05, 2025 is: US$435 mfbmThis is down -2%, or -$8, from the previous week when it was US$443.This is down -6%, or -$29, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index December 05, 2025: US$435 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Tariffs to be introduced on EU hardwood lumber exports to the US

The European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) said a 15% tariff…

Kushiro Wood Products to build new Hokkaido sawmill for 2028 startup

Kushiro Wood Products Ltd. will build a new sawmill in the city…