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Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2015

Year-End Review — 2015: Executive Summary The defining story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market 2015 was steady, sustainable growth.Unlike the rapid swings experienced during the recession and immediate recovery years, 2015 demonstrated a mature market supported by disciplined manufacturing, improving residential construction, diversified export markets, and continued investment in operational excellence. […] The post Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2015 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2014

Year-End Review — 2014: Executive Summary The defining story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market 2014 was resilient, balanced growth.Despite an exceptionally harsh winter that temporarily slowed construction during the first quarter, the industry recovered quickly and finished the year with stable pricing, disciplined production, and healthy demand. The market demonstrated that […] The post Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2014 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2013

Year-End Review — 2013: Executive Summary The story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market 2013 was the transformation of recovery into expansion.Following several difficult years after the global financial crisis, North American lumber producers benefited from improving housing construction, disciplined manufacturing, stronger export markets, and steadily rising profitability.Unlike previous market cycles, companies […] The post Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2013 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2012

Year-End Review — 2012: Executive Summary The story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market 2012 was one of renewed confidence.Following several years of economic uncertainty, North American lumber producers benefited from strengthening U.S. housing markets, disciplined production, healthy export demand, and improving profitability. Rather than pursuing rapid expansion, companies focused on sustainable […] The post Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2012 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2011

Year-End Review — 2011: Executive Summary The defining story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market 2011 was the transformation of the Canadian lumber industry into a more globally diversified and operationally efficient business.By year-end, the North American lumber industry was leaner, more internationally connected, and better positioned to capitalize on future housing […] The post Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2011 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 28, 2026: US$521 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending aug 28, 2026 is: US$521 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Aug 28, 2026 is: US$521 mfbmThis is down -2%, or -$9, from the previous week when it was US$530.This is down -7%, or -$37, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 28, 2026: US$521 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Softer Lumber Prices in Mid-August Despite Tight Supply

The trend line for benchmark softwood lumber commodity item Western S-P-F 2×4 has been quite stable this year, from the lowest price of US$426 mfbm right at the beginning of 2026, to a high of $516 during July. Western S-P-F 2×4 prices had a spread of $90 mfbm; quite normal historically throughout the course of […] The post Softer Lumber Prices in Mid-August Despite Tight Supply first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 21, 2026: US$530 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending aug 21, 2026 is: US$530 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Aug 21, 2026 is: US$530 mfbmThis is down -1%, or -$6, from the previous week when it was US$536.This is down -4%, or -$24, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 21, 2026: US$530 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: July 2026

the latest update and info of changes to North america lumber facility operations: To subscribe to Madison’s Lumber Reporter, simply fill out an order form here: https://madisonsreport.com/subscribe/ Madison’s Sawmill Lookout is our newest monthly publication, tracking sawmill curtailment news for you! With Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout , you will save time and money by getting […] The post Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: July 2026 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Usual Late Summer Slow-Down Keeps Lumber Prices Flat

It is normal in later summer for lumber sales to be quite soft, as end-users have usually ordered the wood they need for their construction projects. Most thoughts were on getting in the last of seasonal holidays rather than focussing on work. Southern Yellow Pine lumber sellers had sent prices waffling radically up-and-down for most […] The post Usual Late Summer Slow-Down Keeps Lumber Prices Flat first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.