Severe Weather and Transportation Issues Stifle Lumber Sales

As January marched onward and new business for 2026 got going after the annual Holiday break, lumber prices increased slightly from the usual seasonal lows of year-end. Current levels were quite close to the beginning of both last year and 2024, providing good stability of price trends. This meant industry folks could better plan for […] The post Severe Weather and Transportation Issues Stifle Lumber Sales first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

China slowdown hits European softwood lumber exports hard

European timber exports to China fell significantly in 2025, affecting both trade…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index January 30, 2026: US$494 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending january 30, 2026 is: US$494 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending January 30, 2026 is: US$494 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$2, from the previous week when it was US$496.This is up +7%, or +$34, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index January 30, 2026: US$494 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Some Lumber Prices Increase as Sentiment Remains Cautious

Among forest industry players, all eyes were on the looming spring building even as sentiment continued very cautious. However extremely lean field inventories, an ongoing condition for about two years, remained. Sawmill kept manufacturing volumes low, waiting for when demand will actually increase before ramping up production. While prices on several commodity groups rose, this […] The post Some Lumber Prices Increase as Sentiment Remains Cautious first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Latvia opens 2026 with defensive pricing as softwood lumber market searches for direction

Softwood lumber prices in Latvia entered 2026 under a cautious market tone,…

Poland softwood lumber market opens 2026 with stable pricing

Softwood lumber prices in Poland were largely unchanged in early 2026, with…

Germany: Softwood lumber prices largely unchanged in early 2026

Softwood lumber prices in Germany remained broadly stable at the beginning of…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index January 23, 2026: US$496 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending january 23, 2026 is: US$496 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending January 23, 2026 is: US$496 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$8, from the previous week when it was US$488.This is up +14%, or +$62, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index January 23, 2026: US$496 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Early 2026 Lumber Prices Match Previous Two Years

This New Year started with lumber prices very close to levels for the same week last year and in 2024. The annual seasonal price trend lines have returned to similar range of 2019 and prior; in 2025 the spread between high and low was US$170 mfbm. Now that the extreme volatility of 2020 to 2022 […] The post Early 2026 Lumber Prices Match Previous Two Years first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Softwood Lumber Market and Prices: Mid-Jan 2026 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ Deep dive into softwood latest lumber prices, market update for the middle of january 2026. The post Softwood Lumber Market and Prices: Mid-Jan 2026 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.