U.S. lumber prices drop further

Lumber futures fell toward $560 per thousand board feet, as demand softened…

Labour Day Brings Usual Softness of Lumber Prices

The historical seasonal cycle of lumber price increases and drops has returned, after the time of great volatility and many changes in 2020 to 2022. For the past two years, the annual price highs and lows are similar to how they were in 2019 and prior. This gives operators a better understanding of market conditions, […] The post Labour Day Brings Usual Softness of Lumber Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

European sawmills make big move in Japan

European sawmills have significantly expanded their footprint in the Japanese market, with…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index September 12, 2025: US$471 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending september 12, 2025 is: US$471 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending September 12, 2025 is: US$471 mfbmThis is down -1%, or -$6, from the previous week when it was US$477.This is down -12%, or -$65, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index September 12, 2025: US$471 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Global softwood lumber market faces uneven demand and high costs in 2025

In 2025, the global softwood lumber market is experiencing a complex mix…

Softwood lumber flows under pressure across key global markets

In the first half of 2025, Canada exported 13.4 million m³ of…

Market sentiment in Swedish softwood sector weakens after summer declines

The Swedish softwood lumber market is currently characterized by subdued demand, uncertainty,…

N. American lumber prices haven’t bottomed yet: Market outlook for softwood lumber

A “normal” annual softwood lumber price cycle sees prices dropping from Labour…

Lumber Prices Approach Level of Same Week Last Year & Two Years Ago

One of the most interesting things to watch with the North American softwood lumber market is the dynamic between the prices of the main construction framing commodities: 2×4 #2&Btr. Wood products of this grading standard come in a variety of species, the main ones of which are Western and Eastern Spruce-Pine-Fir and Southern Yellow Pine. […] The post Lumber Prices Approach Level of Same Week Last Year & Two Years Ago first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Will Finland see the low point of its sawmill cycle this winter?

Softwood lumber production in Finland has increased since the start of 2025,…