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  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Sept 18, 2026: US$514 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending sept 18, 2026 is: US$514 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Sept 18, 2026 is: US$514 mfbmThis is down -2%, or -$11, from the previous week when it was US$525.This is down -1%, or -$7, from one month ago when it was…

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  • Turning Point for Lumber Sales at Labour Day 2026

    While prices did not make much movement, the state of the North American construction framing dimension softwood lumber market leading up to Labour Day demonstrated a quiet strength. As looming demand was improving, the expectation was that prices would increase somewhat in coming weeks. The situation with severely depleted inventories continued, meaning customers still had…

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  • Madison’s North America Heating Wood Pellet Market Update: August 2026

    By Earl Heath, Madison’s Pellet Report Editor Forest Sector in Dire Straits as Massive BC Pulp Mill IdledIn another blow to British Columbia’s forest industry, North American pulp, paper and packaging company Domtar recently announced it will indefinitely idle operations at its Howe Sound mill and Bayview Fibre chipping facility in Port Mellon, BC. The…

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  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Sept 11, 2026: US$525 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending sept 11, 2026 is: US$525 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Sept 11, 2026 is: US$525 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$7, from the previous week when it was US$518.This is down -1%, or -$5, from one month ago when it was…

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  • Last Summer Vacations Ahead of Labour Day Stall Lumber Trading

    Even as, in advance of Labour Day, the North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market was in the usual snoozy mode, the price of benchmark lumber commodity item Western S-P-F 2×4 crested higher than the same week last year. And landed quite a bit above the same time in 2024. This nice even trend…

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  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Sept 04, 2026: US$518 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending sept 04, 2026 is: US$518 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Sept 04, 2026 is: US$518 mfbmThis is down -1%, or -$3, from the previous week when it was US$521.This is down -3%, or -$18, from one month ago when it was…

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  • Softwood Lumber Market and Prices Update: Sept-Start 2026 (video)

    REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ Deep dive into latest softwood lumber prices and market update for the beginning of September 2026. KEY TAKE-AWAYS: • Western-SPF players in the US were more interested in taking the symbolic last weeks of summer to vacation rather than sit at a desk. • Trading activity unsurprisingly sputtered as distractions abounded…

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  • Inexorable Slide of Lumber Prices Continued in August

    As the last of summer slow-down time for the North America construction framing softwood lumber industry passed by, many solid wood commodity prices slid down a bit further. This was normal for the time of year; as Labour Day approached and the true shift into autumn assessment of the market situation will happen. All eyes…

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  • Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2017

    Year-End Review — 2017: Executive Summary The story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market 2017 was not simply the return of the Softwood Lumber trade dispute—it was the emergence of a fundamentally supply-constrained North American lumber market.Although trade actions dominated headlines, underlying market strength consistently outweighed political uncertainty.Strong residential construction, disciplined manufacturing,…

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  • Madison’s LumberNews Archive: 2016

    Year-End Review — 2016: Executive Summary The defining story of North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market of 2016 was sustained expansion supported by disciplined management.Throughout the year, North American lumber markets benefited from improving housing construction, stable export demand, balanced production, and continued investment in manufacturing efficiency. By year-end, profitability had improved substantially…

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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.…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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