Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 20, 2025: US$499 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 20, 2025 is: US$499 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 20, 2025 is: US$499 mfbm.This is up +2%, or +11, from the previous week when it was US$488.This is up +4%, or +$20, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 20, 2025: US$499 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Ongoing Soft Demand Plagues Softwood Lumber Market

The reduction in manufacturing volumes of North American lumber for the first half of this year achieved a level of supply-demand balance at the beginning of June. Enough to stop most construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices from falling further. While demand can only be described as soft for what is usually an active home […] The post Ongoing Soft Demand Plagues Softwood Lumber Market first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 13, 2025: US$488 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 13, 2025 is: US$488 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 13, 2025 is: US$488 mfbm.This is up +1%, or +$4, from the previous week when it was US$484.This is up +3%, or +$14, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 13, 2025: US$488 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

LIGNA 2025: Hanover, Germany May 26-30

Global stage, Canadian spotlight: Inside LIGNA 2025 in Hanover Under the wooden and steel beams of the Hannover fairgrounds, the hum of high-tech machinery competed with the buzz of conversations in dozens of languages. It was the sound of the wood world converging — 1,433 exhibitors from 49 countries and nearly 80,000 visitors from 156 […] The post LIGNA 2025: Hanover, Germany May 26-30 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lean Inventories Send Lumber Prices Slightly Higher

As the month of June came on the seemingly entrenched habit of not stocking inventory caught up with lumber buyers. More purchases were booked at sawmills, sending prices slightly higher. The lack of supply throughout the market shifted sentiment from a “wait-and-see” approach to more active purchases. As customers had trouble sourcing the material they […] The post Lean Inventories Send Lumber Prices Slightly Higher first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 6, 2025: US$484 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 6, 2025 is: US$484 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 6, 2025 is: US$484 mfbm.This is up +1%, or +$5, from the previous week when it was US$479.This is up +2%, or +$9, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index June 6, 2025: US$484 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

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.