Author: Madison’s Lumber Reporter

  • Lumber Sales Remain Low on Slow Construction Activity

    There was no noticeable increase in demand for North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber in the middle of April. Prices remained mostly flat, with some items correcting down slightly. Players spent a lot of time tracking down where was delivery of their solid wood products already ordered. Sellers were managing the location of trucks…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index now live on NAHB.org

    Big news for the building and housing industry! Madison’s Reporter trusted lumber pricing data is now live on the National Association of Home Builders website—bringing even greater visibility to one of North America’s most relied-upon market indicators. The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index, featured on NAHB’s widely followed framing lumber page, highlights the essential role of timely, accurate data…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 24, 2026: US$524 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 24, 2026 is: US$524 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 24, 2026 is: US$524 mfbmThis is up 0%, or +$1, from the previous week when it was US$523.This is up +1%, or +$6, from one month ago when it was…

  • Softwood Lumber Market and Prices Update: Mid-April 2026 (video)

    REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ Early Spring 2026 Lumber Demand SoftLumber demand continued to be broadly supply-driven, with limited availability propping up prices even as many buyers took the week to step back, digest, and reassess. Deep dive into softwood latest lumber prices and market update for mid-april 2026.

  • Soft Demand Keeps Lumber Prices Flat

    The Easter long weekend did little to bring an increase in demand for North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber. While some prices had risen slightly in recent weeks, most activity toward mid-April was industry searching out where their orders were in the transportation network. Even as true spring weather materialized across the continent, sentiment…