Reduced supply from New Zealand increase price pressure for logs in China

Log demand in China has not increased as much as expected after…

More Lumber Price Increases on Tightened Supply

The sawmill curtailments of recent months, especially those ongoing in the western part of North America, served to bring lumber prices up slightly. At this point, levels are still somewhat below cost-of-production in the important supply basket of British Columbia — which has been roughly estimated at approximately US$500 mfbm. The strategy of reducing production, […]

Lumber Prices and Market Update: Feb 2023

In the week ending February 10, 2023, the price of benchmark softwood lumber item Western Spruce-Pine-Fir 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$476 mfbm, which is up by +$16 or +3%, from the previous week when it was US$360 mfbm, said weekly forest products industry price guide newsletter Madison’s Lumber Reporter. This is up by +$104, […]

More Lumber Price Increases on Tightened Supply

The sawmill curtailments of recent months, especially those ongoing in the western part of North America, served to bring lumber prices up slightly. At this point, levels are still somewhat below cost-of-production in the important supply basket of British Columbia — which has been roughly estimated at approximately US$500 mfbm. The strategy of reducing production, […]

Prospects for the global lumber markets remain low this year

A severe recession in 2022 replaced the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and…

Prospects for the global lumber markets remain low this year

A severe recession in 2022 replaced the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and…

Year-End 2022 Lumber Prices Remain Flat

Madison’s would like to thank our excellent contacts for another great year of bringing the most accurate, up-to-date lumber market commentary and pricing data to our astute readers. We will be back January 5, 2023.In the meantime, we wish you all a safe and happy holiday season! Madison’s Benchmark Top-Six Softwood Lumber and Panel Prices: Monthly […]

Lumber Demand Drops as Year-End Looms

Madison’s Benchmark Top-Six Softwood Lumber and Panel Prices: Monthly Averages

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Year-End 2022 Lumber Prices Remain Flat

Madison’s would like to thank our excellent contacts for another great year of bringing the most accurate, up-to-date lumber market commentary and pricing data to our astute readers. We will be back January 5, 2023.In the meantime, we wish you all a safe and happy holiday season! Madison’s Benchmark Top-Six Softwood Lumber and Panel Prices: Monthly […]