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Even while bilateral trade issues caused confusion and alarm throughout North American industry — forestry players and sawmills included — prices of most softwood lumber commodities continued stable well into January. Many attitudes reflected caution; with some customers choosing to keep purchases to immediate needs only, while others booked orders for two months in advance […] The post Stable Lumber Prices Continue Well Into January 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending january 31, 2025 is: US$480 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending January 31, 2025 is: US$480 mfbmThis is down -0.2%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$481.This is flat from one month ago when it was US$480. For information […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Jan 31, 2025: US$480 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

January 2025 marched on to demonstrate a good stability of lumber prices, even as possible looming trade barriers were discussed by politicians. The generally even-keel of most construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices across North America that was established at the end of last year continued into this year. Indeed, the annual seasonal price changes, […] The post Lumber Prices Maintain Even Levels first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending january 24, 2025 is: US$481 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending January 24, 2025 is: US$481 mfbmThis is up +0.2%, or +$1, from the previous week when it was US$480.This is up +2%, or +$11, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Jan 24, 2025: US$481 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

As the New Year 2025 dawned, lumber prices achieved a good stability. Price levels on most construction framing softwood lumber commodities were quite even compared to the same time in 2024, providing industry players some clarity to be able to plan for the coming home building season. Meanwhile, dramatic events unfolded across North America; with […] The post New Year 2025 Lumber Sales Similar to 2024 End first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending january 17, 2025 is: US$480 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending January 17, 2025 is: US$480 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$480.This is down -3%, or -$14, from one month ago when it was US$494. For information […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Jan 17, 2025: US$480 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending january 10, 2025 is: US$480 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending January 10, 2025 is: US$480 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$10, from the previous week when it was US$470.This is down -5%, or -$27, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Jan 10, 2025: US$480 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The annual seasonal Holiday break loomed large in mid-December, bringing with it the usual slow-down in lumber sales. Prices dropped slightly to reflect weak demand. Most customers had already ordered, before US Thanksgiving, whatever wood they needed to end this year. These latest softening prices did attract some increased interest, however buyers generally chose to […] The post Lumber Demand Winds Down for Year End first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending december 20, 2024 is: US$470 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 20, 2024 is: US$470 mfbmThis is down -5%, or -$24, from the previous week when it was US$494.This is down -7%, or -$34, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Dec 20, 2024: US$470 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.