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Lumber Demand Winds Down for Year End

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.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Dec 20, 2024: US$470 mfbm

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.

U.S. Department of Commerce Remand Redetermination on Softwood Lumber Duties

In a 180 page explanation, the Commerce Dept has declared that there will be no change or recalculation of softwood lumber duties, as was ordered by the NAFTA panel in May 2024: Background details here: “The Panel orders Commerce to make a determination on remand consistent with the findings and instructions of this opinion. The […] The post U.S. Department of Commerce Remand Redetermination on Softwood Lumber Duties first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Prices and US Housing Starts Update: December 2024

US new-home construction fell in November as a drop in multifamily projects mitigated a rebound in starts of single-family houses. Since 1952 Madison’s Lumber Reporter has established itself as the most reliable source for North American lumber prices and industry news. We also know how to give you fresh insights into that data. Which is […] The post Lumber Prices and US Housing Starts Update: December 2024 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Quiet Post-Holiday Week Brings Flat Lumber Prices

As expected, the week following the big US Thanksgiving break brought a drop in sales of lumber across North America. The usual seasonal slow-down arrived, as both suppliers and customers looked forward to the annual Holiday closures. While 2024 was not exactly a year of robust lumber sales, at least the price trendlines returned to […] The post Quiet Post-Holiday Week Brings Flat Lumber Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Own YOUR Madison’s Sawmill Listings Lumber Directory Now

The annual data update of Madison’s Sawmill Lumber Directory Listings is complete and live online. Sample screenshot of an individual listing from the Madison’s Sawmill Lumber Directory Listings dashboard: Be among the first to sign up and gain access to this worthwhile knowledge base! The same expertly researched and thoroughly cross-referenced business information Madison’s has […] The post Own YOUR Madison’s Sawmill Listings Lumber Directory Now first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Coast Lumber Market: Early-Dec 2024 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ Deep dive into Douglas fir and Hemlock lumber prices. The post Coast Lumber Market: Early-Dec 2024 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Prices Level Off as Lumber Sales Soften

The big US Thanksgiving holiday this year came upon the North American lumber market as expected; with a slow down to sales as wood buyers took time off work at the end of the week. Sawmills were prepared for this usual annual occurrence, so covered most of the demand during the start of the week. […] The post Prices Level Off as Lumber Sales Soften first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Market Update: Early-Dec 2024 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 6, 2024 is: US$507 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$3, from the previous week when it was US$504.This is up +2%, or +$12, from one month ago when it was US$495. The post Lumber Market Update: Early-Dec 2024 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Dec 6, 2024: US$507 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending december 6, 2024 is: US$507 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 6, 2024 is: US$507 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$3, from the previous week when it was US$504.This is up +2%, or +$12, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Dec 6, 2024: US$507 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.