Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low

Into the middle of February most lumber industry players were focussed on receiving wood already ordered. Sawmills reported muted demand for new sales, as traders were occupied with logistics and supply chain; getting solid wood products actually delivered. As such, prices remained quite level over the previous week. Customers who were hunting around for the […] The post Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

European softwood lumber prices open 2026 steady after winter storm disruptions

Europe’s softwood lumber market began 2026 with prices largely unchanged across the…

Where are lumber prices heading into the 2026 construction season?

Lumber futures are approaching the 2026 spring building season near the midpoint…

Finland extends grip in Estonia’s lumber market

Finland has tightened its hold on Estonia’s imported lumber market, as trade…

Sharp recovery in EU softwood lumber exports to Japan

European softwood lumber exports to Japan continued to expand in 2025, with…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 27, 2026: US$495 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 27, 2026 is: US$495 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 27, 2026 is: US$495 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$496.This is up +0%, or +$1 from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 27, 2026: US$495 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Softwood Lumber Market and Prices Update: FEB 2026 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ Ongoing Winter Storms Stymie Lumber SalesYet more harsh winter storms raged across North America in mid-February, keeping demand for construction framing dimension lumber soft. Deep dive into softwood latest lumber prices, market and us housing starts update for FEBRUARY 2026. The post Softwood Lumber Market and Prices Update: FEB 2026 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Ongoing Winter Storms Stymie Lumber Sales

Yet more harsh winter storms raged across North America in mid-February, keeping demand for construction framing dimension lumber soft. Most operators were focussed on deliveries; as railways and trucking companies had great difficulty moving solid wood products. Customers eyed their dwindling inventories with patience as home building activity was almost non-existent due to below-freezing temperatures […] The post Ongoing Winter Storms Stymie Lumber Sales first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Strong 2025 for Finland: softwood lumber export volumes up 24%

Finland exported 10.1 mil cbm of softwood lumber in 2025, up 24%…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 20, 2026: US$496 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 20, 2026 is: US$496 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 20, 2026 is: US$496 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$497.This is flat from one month ago when it was US$496. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 20, 2026: US$496 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.