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While benchmark softwood lumber 2×4 prices popped up in mid-February, the price trend line for the past two years has been very stable. Following the extreme volatility of 2020-2022, this return to a normal seasonal price changes annually up and down by approximately US$150 mfbm was most welcome by producers and customers alike. The most […] The post Two Years of Stable Pricing for Softwood Lumber first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending february 21, 2025 is: US$511 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 21, 2025 is: US$511 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$11, from the previous week when it was US$502.This is up +6%, or +$31, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Feb 21, 2025: US$511 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Severe winter weather continued across the continent into the beginning of February, stalling both construction projects and transportation of building materials. As such, the prices of most softwood lumber commodities remained flat. Indeed, this stable trend matched exactly where prices had been one year ago. Industry players were pleased to see the recent market conditions […] The post Lumber Price Trends Flat Compared to One Year Ago first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending february 14, 2025 is: US$502 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 14, 2025 is: US$502 mfbmThis is up +4%, or +$20, from the previous week when it was US$482.This is up +4%, or +$21, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Feb 14, 2025: US$502 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

As January drew to a close most benchmark softwood lumber commodity prices continued flat, staying on-trend to the waning weeks of 2024. Conversations circled around the repeated threats of tariffs. Some operators chose to veer on the side of caution, making plans only one-week out. While others maintained their usual habit of buying, or selling, […] The post Lumber Prices Waffle On Political Uncertainty first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending february 6, 2025 is: US$482 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 6, 2025 is: US$482 mfbmThis is up +0.4%, or +$2, from the previous week when it was US$480.This is up +0.4%, or +$2, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Feb 6, 2025: US$482 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

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.