softwood lumber

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending August 8, 2025 is: US$567 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending August 8, 2025 is: US$567 mfbm.This is up +2%, or +$11, from the previous week when it was US$556.This is up +7%, or +$37, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index August 8, 2025: US$567 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Hot weather across many parts of the continent brought the usual slow-down in construction activity, as well as at manufacturing facilities. Workers fled both offices and industrial sites to enjoy some time off. Due to continuing weak inventories and generally diminished supply, lumber prices were mostly firm or slightly up. Sales volumes, however, were uninspiring. […] The post Typical Seasonal Drop in Lumber Sales first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending August 1, 2025 is: US$550 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending August 1, 2025 is: US$550 mfbm.This is flat from the previous week when it was US$550.This is up +6%, or +$31, from one month ago when it was US$519. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index August 1, 2025: US$550 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Into mid-July, softwood lumber buyers across the US and Canada had to cast a wide search to find wood. Only those with immediate needs made purchases, looking mostly at smaller producers and secondary suppliers. Discounts on Western-SPF low grade and industrial stock, which were slow to move, suddenly appeared on sawmill price lists. Sparse on-ground […] The post Lumber Prices Rise Slightly on Ongoing Tight Supply first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.