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Tight Supply Keeps Lumber Prices Flat

In the week between the Canadian Victoria Day long weekend and the US Memorial Day Holiday, construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices stayed mostly flat. Lumber inventories in the field remained low enough that customers agreed to seller list prices for most of their purchases. Counter-offers were few as buyers often searched with multiple sources […] The post Tight Supply Keeps Lumber Prices Flat first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Timber Trade Under Pressure: Navigating US Lumber Market

Get the best information first-hand: 1Q 2025 North America Lumber prices and Market update Timber Trade Under Pressure: Navigating US Lumber Market Last month webinar is a good snapshot of this current lumber market, in one tasty bite: 🔍 Key insights include:– Real-time impact of U.S. tariffs on prices and supply chains (with Keta Kosman, […] The post Timber Trade Under Pressure: Navigating US Lumber Market first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 30, 2025: US$479 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 30, 2025 is: US$479 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 30, 2025 is: US$479 mfbm.This is up +1%, or +$5, from the previous week when it was US$474.This is up +2%, or +$9, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 30, 2025: US$479 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Bottom Reached Even as Lumber Prices Waffle

In mid-May, some benchmark construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices bounced slightly as players recognized a bottom had been reached. The sentiment among players remained cautious due to ongoing uncertainty in the greater economic landscape, however there was a move to replenish severely depleted inventories. The usual seasonal supply-chain issues resurfaced, with operators in the […] The post Bottom Reached Even as Lumber Prices Waffle first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 23, 2025: US$474 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 23, 2025 is: US$474 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 23, 2025 is: US$474 mfbm.This is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$475.This is down -4%, or -$22, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 23, 2025: US$474 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Further Price Reductions Spurred Lumber Sales

Due to ongoing soft demand, North American lumber suppliers cut prices further to spur sales. Customers responded by placing some orders, suggesting they agreed that current price levels were likely the bottom. The collision of ongoing weak demand and arrival of spring building season did little to prompt any real increase in sales volumes. It […] The post Further Price Reductions Spurred Lumber Sales first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 16, 2025: US$475 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 16, 2025 is: US$475 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 16, 2025 is: US$475 mfbm.This is up +1%, or +$5, from the previous week when it was US$475.This is down -6%, or -$33, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 16, 2025: US$475 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Cautious Sentiment Keeps Lumber Demand Sluggish

Even as true spring weather dawned across North America the sawmill operators had to actively hunt for customers. Sales of solid wood construction framing materials remained slow despite home building season having arrived. The prevalent attitude was to “wait-and-see”, to discover if there was potential for lumber prices to drop further. Lumber producers and wholesalers […] The post Cautious Sentiment Keeps Lumber Demand Sluggish first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 9, 2025: US$470 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 9, 2025 is: US$470 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 9, 2025 is: US$470 mfbm.This is down -5%, or -$26, from the previous week when it was US$496.This is down -8%, or -$43, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 9, 2025: US$470 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: March 2025

snippets from recent issue of the *fabulous* madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout . . . Canadian Wood Council Unveils Five New Environmental Product DeclarationsCanadian Wood Council unveiled five new Environmental Product Declarations for Canadian softwood lumber, OSB, plywood, trusses, and prefabricated wood I-joists. According to CWC, the declarations provide environmental data on the potential impacts associated […] The post Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: March 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.