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Lumber Demand Waned As Summer Doldrums Arrived

The most important thing to note for mid-July 2026 is that the benchmark Western S-P-F 2×4 price is equal to same week last year. As always, Madison’s is the first to point out such trends with lumber price changes, which provides industry with the best insight to make their own business plans. Given that the […] The post Lumber Demand Waned As Summer Doldrums Arrived first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 24, 2026: US$554 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending july 24, 2026 is: US$554 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 24, 2026 is: US$554 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$6, from the previous week when it was US$548.This is up +3%, or +$16, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 24, 2026: US$554 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Limited Supply Keeps Lumber Prices Buoyant

As the usual mid-summer quietude arrived, activity around lumber sales remained quite robust. Transportation constraints loomed large, so most of this activity was focussed on wrangling delivery. Due to delays sourcing trucks and even more so rail cars, sawmills actually had notable supply in their yards waiting to go out to impatient customers. This situation […] The post Limited Supply Keeps Lumber Prices Buoyant first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Finnish softwood lumber exports shift towards Europe as overseas demand weakens

Finland exported 2.89 million m³ of softwood lumber worth EUR 740.8 million…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 17, 2026: US$548 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending july 17, 2026 is: US$548 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 17, 2026 is: US$548 mfbmThis is up +0%, or +$1, from the previous week when it was US$547.This is up +3%, or +$15, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 17, 2026: US$548 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Weak softwood lumber demand pushes Södra into Q2 operating loss

Swedish forest owners’ cooperative Södra reported a loss in the second quarter…

Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: June 2026

the latest update and info of changes to North america lumber facility operations: To subscribe to Madison’s Lumber Reporter, simply fill out an order form here: https://madisonsreport.com/subscribe/ Madison’s Sawmill Lookout is our newest monthly publication, tracking sawmill curtailment news for you! With Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout , you will save time and money by getting […] The post Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: June 2026 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

North American lumber prices climb as mills extend order files and freight delays tighten supply

North American lumber prices continued to move higher this week as mills…

Dual National Holidays Bring Usual Lull to Lumber Sales

As both Canada and the US had their national holiday celebrations, the sales of North American construction framing dimension softwood lumber slowed somewhat. Due to the ongoing situation of very tight inventories, some prices did actually rise. Customers who needed to buy wood had to search around among their contacts to find the specific tallies […] The post Dual National Holidays Bring Usual Lull to Lumber Sales first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s BC Coast Log prices report: June 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 BC Coast Log prices report: June 2026 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.