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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…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 26, 2026: US$538 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending june 26, 2026 is: US$538 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 26, 2026 is: US$538 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$5, from the previous week when it was US$533.This is up +3%, or +$17, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 26, 2026: US$538 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

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,…

Lumber Prices Waffle in Mid-June

Historically in mid-June most customers had sourced their solid wood commodity products to satisfy needs for ongoing and upcoming construction projects. Of course, the historical norm has not been evident for the past several years. This year the added burden of continually sharply-rising transportation costs as well as scarcity of trucks and rail cars, made […] The post Lumber Prices Waffle in Mid-June first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 19, 2026: US$533 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending june 19, 2026 is: US$533 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 19, 2026 is: US$533 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$9, from the previous week when it was US$524.This is up +2%, or +$12, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 19, 2026: US$533 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.