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

By Earl Heath, Madison’s Pellet Report Editor Major Federal Funding Announced for Canadian Bioenergy Sector Natural Resources Canada announced in early June that nearly CAD$130 million will be awarded to 56 projects, with a focus on wood pellets, bioenergy, and biocarbon initiatives. The funding is part of a broader strategy to transform the country’s forest […] The post Madison’s North America Heating Wood Pellet Market Update: June 2026 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Customers Hunt for Value as Lumber Prices Increase Somewhat

Contrary to the usual seasonal trend historically, late-June construction framing softwood lumber prices rose somewhat this year. Traditionally by this time most customers had ordered, and indeed received, the wood they needed for summer building projects. As prices have generally started softening, the trend lines tend to drop starting in June. This, of course, is […] The post Customers Hunt for Value as Lumber Prices Increase Somewhat first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Japan’s softwood lumber imports from Europe plunge 30% in May

Japan’s imports of softwood lumber from Europe, Canada and Russia fell sharply…

European softwood lumber prices unchanged as distributors reduce purchasing

European softwood lumber prices remained largely stable in May, but market participants…

Japan’s softwood lumber imports from Europe plunge 30% in May

Japan’s imports of softwood lumber from Europe, Canada and Russia fell sharply…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 03, 2026: US$545 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending july 03, 2026 is: US$545 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 03, 2026 is: US$545 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$7, from the previous week when it was US$538.This is up +5%, or +$24, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 03, 2026: US$545 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Limited Supply Popped Up Early-Summer Lumber Prices

Given the different market situation for the forest products’ industry compared to historical seasonal price trends, mid-year 2026 is a good time to recap where benchmark lumber prices are now compared to recent years: Western S-P-F 2×4 currently US$500 mfbmTwo Years Ago $384: +$116 or +30%Three Years Ago $390: +$110 or +22% Eastern S-P-F 2×4 […] The post Limited Supply Popped Up Early-Summer Lumber Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Swedish softwood lumber price index extends recovery in May

Sweden’s producer price index for sawn and planed lumber continued to recover…

Finland’s softwood lumber exports edge up in early 2026, with Egypt, Estonia and Japan among the main markets

Finland’s softwood lumber exports rose slightly in the first months of 2026,…

EU softwood lumber exports to MENA fall 19% in January-April 2026

EU softwood lumber exports to the Middle East and North Africa fell…