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Madison’s British Columbia Coast Log Prices report: July 2026

the latest prices for british columbia coast log sales Madison’s BC Coast Logs is a monthly digital publication featuring our tailored data set of British Columbia coastal logs prices. Every month, Madison’s BC Coast Logs provides valuable insight combined with the latest prices of West Coast Canadian log sales. Get it all in one easy […] The post Madison’s British Columbia Coast Log Prices report: July 2026 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

China’s softwood lumber imports fall as demand, costs and supply reshape the market

China’s lumber imports fell sharply in the first half of 2026, with…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 14, 2026: US$536 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending aug 14, 2026 is: US$536 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Aug 14, 2026 is: US$536 mfbmThis is down -4%, or -$22, from the previous week when it was US$558.This is down -2%, or -$12, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 14, 2026: US$536 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s North America Heating Wood Pellet Market Update: July 2026

By Earl Heath, Madison’s Pellet Report Editor Québec Government and Indigenous Community to Build Pellet Plant Provincial energy utility Hydro-Québec recently reached an agreement with the Atikamekw community of Opitciwan and Société en commandite Onimiskiw Opitciwan (SCOO) to finalize a 4.8 MW biomass cogeneration plant that will replace the community’s existing diesel-fired power unit. The new […] The post Madison’s North America Heating Wood Pellet Market Update: July 2026 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Prices Remained Flat, While Plywood Experienced Shocking Reversals

The usual mid-summer lull of lumber sales slow-down arrived as the calendar turned to August. Raging, indeed explosive, wildfires in many regions of the continent caused great concerns. Conditions in the forests across North America were prime for fire activity, as droughts were ongoing for several years. Evacuation orders and emergency responses were scattered all […] The post Lumber Prices Remained Flat, While Plywood Experienced Shocking Reversals first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

New phase in Keitele’s expansion towards 600,000 m³ sawmill capacity

Finnish softwood lumber producer Keitele Wood is moving ahead with another stage…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 07, 2026: US$558 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending aug 07, 2026 is: US$558 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Aug 07, 2026 is: US$558 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$558.This is up +2%, or +$11, from one month ago when it was US$547. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 07, 2026: US$558 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

U.S. lumber prices climb to a four-year high as supply tightens

For decades, the direction of the U.S. lumber market was relatively predictable.…

Japan’s softwood lumber imports rebound in June as European shipments rise 38%

Japan’s softwood lumber imports recovered sharply in June compared with the previous…

Supply-Driven Undercurrent Keeps Lumber Prices Firm

As lumber sales and construction activity went into true summer slow-down, the ongoing situation of lack of solid wood inventory throughout the supply chain served to keep lumber prices firm. In a good consistency from the past year, benchmark lumber item Western S-P-F 2×4 prices matched exactly that of one year ago. Given that sawmills […] The post Supply-Driven Undercurrent Keeps Lumber Prices Firm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.