European wood products outlook: stability returns, but recovery remains selective

According to Global Wood Markets Info analysis, European wood products markets are…

Swedish softwood lumber exports lose momentum as overseas markets weaken

Sweden’s softwood lumber exports got off to a difficult start in 2026,…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 29, 2026: US$521 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 29, 2026 is: US$521 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 29, 2026 is: US$521 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$521.This is down 0%, or -$1, from one month ago when it was US$522. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 29, 2026: US$521 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Prices Firm on Low Inventory, Soft Demand

There was no sense of urgency in the week prior to Canada’s May long weekend, with the US heading into theirs the following weekend. While lumber sales were proceeding at nominal volumes, there remained external factors causing issues. Specifically deliveries were a big uncertainty, both in regard to sourcing trucks and rail cars and with […] The post Lumber Prices Firm on Low Inventory, Soft Demand first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

China softwood lumber imports crash 32.8% as log imports edge higher

China’s timber imports remained below last year’s level in April, but the…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 22, 2026: US$521 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 22, 2026 is: US$521 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 22, 2026 is: US$521 mfbmThis is down 0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$522.This is down 0%, or -$1, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 22, 2026: US$521 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Sales Take a Breath on Dual Long Weekends

The dual mid-May long weekends in Canada and the US provided a break for North America lumber sales. Top of everyone’s minds was delivery; freight charges and tight supply of trucks and rail cars. Conversations swirled about where was wood previously ordered in the supply chain, and what was the expected date of that arrival. […] The post Lumber Sales Take a Breath on Dual Long Weekends first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Conifex expects softwood lumber conditions to stay unstable in 2026

Conifex reported first-quarter sales of $21.8 million, EBITDA of negative $7.7 million,…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 15, 2026: US$522 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 15, 2026 is: US$522 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 15, 2026 is: US$522 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$522.This is down -0%, or -$2, from one month ago when it was US$524. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 15, 2026: US$522 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Supplies Tight on Industry Uncertainty

As May dawned most players in the North America lumber industry remained firmly on the side of caution. While there was a welcome increase in lumber demand since April, most prices remained flat. Sales volumes continued to be lower than was the busy spring season historically. Inventories of solid wood material throughout the supply chain […] The post Lumber Supplies Tight on Industry Uncertainty first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.