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Two major wood industry conventions at the beginning of November took many lumber sellers away from their desks. While sawmill folks and wholesalers alike mingled at annual association meetings, demand continued very soft. Even with the latest round of curtailments, inventories throughout the supply chain were enough to serve the small orders that did finally […] The post Lumber Prices Drop Slightly as Winter Weather Approaches first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

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The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending november 14, 2025 is: US$464 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending November 14, 2025 is: US$464 mfbmThis is down -3%, or -$15, from the previous week when it was US$480.This is down -11%, or -$59, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 14, 2025: US$464 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

October 2025 drew to a close with the usual seasonal slowdown in lumber buying thus some price softness. However, current levels are somewhat higher than the same week last year and in 2023. Indeed, for benchmark softwood lumber commodity item Western SPF 2×4 this price was up +16% compared to the end of October 2024 […] The post Usual Seasonal Downturn Brings Softer Lumber Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending november 07, 2025 is: US$480 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending November 07, 2025 is: US$480 mfbmThis is down -6%, or -$32, from the previous week when it was US$512.This is down -8%, or -$43, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 07, 2025: US$480 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

In the third week of October 2025 occurred the final push to book orders for all expected needs toward year-end. Sales volumes remained small, yet constrained supply served to keep prices stable. Most players agreed the writing is on the wall for the beginning of the real slowdown of construction as true winter weather approaches. […] The post Lumber Prices Stable as Winter Weather Approaches first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending october 31, 2025 is: US$512 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending October 31, 2025 is: US$512 mfbmThis is down -2%, or -$11, from the previous week when it was US$523.This is up +4%, or +$22, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index October 31, 2025: US$512 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The latest increased lumber tariff came into effect, this time another 10% on Canadian dimension lumber and cabinets/furniture, yet it was limited supply which drove prices up further. The rush to have lumber imports from Canada cross the border into US in advance of the new, additional, duty, was enough to push demand higher than […] The post Ongoing Curtailments Keep Lumber Supply Lower first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending october 24, 2025 is: US$523 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending October 24, 2025 is: US$523 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$523.This is up +8%, or +$38, from one month ago when it was US$485. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index October 24, 2025: US$523 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.