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Typical Seasonal Drop in Lumber Sales

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.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index August 1, 2025: US$550 mfbm

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.

Lumber Prices Rise Slightly on Ongoing Tight Supply

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.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 25, 2025: US$550 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 25, 2025 is: US$550 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 25, 2025 is: US$550 mfbm.This is up +4%, or +$20, from the previous week when it was US$530.This is up +9%, or +$45, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 25, 2025: US$550 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Usual Mid-Summer Torpor Arrived for Softwood Lumber Sales

Following the dual national holiday long weekends for Canada and the US, sales of softwood lumber reached their usual mid-summer torpor. Most conversations were about the previously-announced sizeable increase in lumber duties on Canadian wood entering the US, expected to come in August. As true summer heat arrived in the east, Quebec entered its annual […] The post Usual Mid-Summer Torpor Arrived for Softwood Lumber Sales first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 18, 2025: US$530 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 18, 2025 is: US$530 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 18, 2025 is: US$530 mfbm.This is up +2%, or +$11, from the previous week when it was US$519.This is up +6%, or +$28, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 18, 2025: US$530 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Sales Pause on Dual National Holidays

At the start of July, the dual Canada Day / US Independence Day long weekends brought a pause to lumber selling across North America. As well, logistics were quite challenging on the transportation side. Demand did perk up slightly, however customers were mindful of the looming increase to softwood lumber duties on Canadian wood. Sawmills […] The post Lumber Sales Pause on Dual National Holidays first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 11, 2025: US$519 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 11, 2025 is: US$519 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 11, 2025 is: US$519 mfbm.This is up +3%, or +$14, from the previous week when it was US$505.This is up +4%, or +$20, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 11, 2025: US$519 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Prices Update: Early-July 2025

2Q 2025 North America Lumber prices and Market update Softwood Lumber Prices and Market Conditions Update: Early-July 2025 Current lumber market and prices, in one tasty bite: To subscribe to Madison’s Lumber Reporter, simply fill out an order form here: https://madisonsreport.com/subscribe/ 🔍 Key insights include:– Real-time update of softwood lumber prices and supply chains– High-level […] The post Lumber Prices Update: Early-July 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Most Lumber Prices Flat as Summer Slow-Down Arrives

A decidedly underwhelming 2025 spring building season slid into the usual summer slow-down for the North American lumber industry. Only the continued sawmill curtailments helped keep most prices generally flat, as demand remained uninspired at best. Customers made the rounds between producers and secondary suppliers in search of the best deals they could find. The […] The post Most Lumber Prices Flat as Summer Slow-Down Arrives first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.