softwood lumber

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.

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.

True spring weather and ongoing low inventory volumes served to bring enough new demand for lumber prices to increase somewhat. The graphs attached here show a good, stable trend-line over the past two years, with prices ranging approximately $200 between the lowest and the highest points annually. So far in 2026 prices are right in […] The post Lumber Sales Improved as Spring Finally Arrived first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 27, 2026 is: US$518 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 27, 2026 is: US$518 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$5, from the previous week when it was US$513.This is up +5%, or +$23, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 27, 2026: US$518 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

In mid-March the North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market turned; from the habit of just-in-time buying, to a start of stocking inventory. As better weather finally began to materialize across the continent, demand for solid wood products increased which sent lumber prices higher. Sentiment still remained very much toward caution, so the actual […] The post Increased Demand Sends Lumber Prices Higher first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 20, 2026 is: US$513 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 20, 2026 is: US$513 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$12, from the previous week when it was US$501.This is up +3%, or +$17, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 20, 2026: US$513 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

As March rolled along the ongoing harsh winter weather continued to stymie lumber sales. Some prices of Southern Yellow Pine started to rise as the US south at least started to thaw. All across North America the supply chain was a major topic as trucks were increasingly difficult to source and freight prices rose up […] The post Extended Harsh Winter Weather Kept Lumber Sales Low first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.