Who supplies the US with wood products? A look at key suppliers

On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump officially announced the “Liberation…

Sauli Brander joins Metsä Group from UPM to lead wood procurement

Sauli Brander has been appointed as the Chief Customer Officer of Wood…

Ongoing Talk of Trade Issues Slow Lumber Demand

Even as true spring arrived across the continent, lumber sales remained slow for the time of year as confusion on trade issues remained. Prices on some lumber commodities softened slightly. Strategies varied among players; with some having already ordered wood for immediate needs to cross the border before the beginning of April, and others holding […] The post Ongoing Talk of Trade Issues Slow Lumber Demand first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The worst is over for Europe’s building materials industry

The European building materials industry is beginning to rebound after experiencing a…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Mar 28, 2025: US$567 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 28, 2025 is: US$567 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 28, 2025 is: US$567 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$3, from the previous week when it was US$564.This is down -2%, or -$14, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Mar 28, 2025: US$567 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Business Landscape Across North America Causes Lumber Industry Confusion

Strategic responses to the changing business landscape across North America varied widely as lumber industry players still had no clarity on the trade situation. Uncertainty throughout the solid wood manufacturing and supply chain stymied decision makers trying to make their plans for the upcoming spring construction season. Builders faced a wide array of unknowns; from […] The post Business Landscape Across North America Causes Lumber Industry Confusion first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s at Fordaq Webinar April 16, 2025

Happy to share that I’ll be speaking at TIMBER TRADE UNDER PRESSURE: NAVIGATING NEW US TARIFFS ! Make sure to attend it on April 16: https://www.linkedin.com/events/timbertradeunderpressure-naviga7310353689578270721 Fordaq Webinar: TIMBER TRADE UNDER PRESSURE: NAVIGATING NEW US TARIFFS ! Make sure to attend it on April 16. The post Madison’s at Fordaq Webinar April 16, 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Mar 21, 2025: US$564 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 21, 2025 is: US$564 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 21, 2025 is: US$564 mfbmThis is down -2%, or -$13, from the previous week when it was US$577.This is up +4%, or +$23, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Mar 21, 2025: US$564 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

China’s real estate market shows early signs of stabilization

UBS analysts on Wednesday became the latest to raise expectations that China’s…

US Housing Starts Feb and Lumber Prices March 2025 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ Deep dive into February 2025 US housing market and benchmark 2×4 dimension softwood lumber prices for March 2025. The post US Housing Starts Feb and Lumber Prices March 2025 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.