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Author: Madison’s Lumber Reporter

  • Transportation Issues Plagued Lumber Industry as Spring Just Started

    As March drew to a close many lumber prices started to rise slightly. Levels currently were right in the middle, between those of the same time last year and in 2024. Despite an extended winter and soft demand, this is encouraging to industry as regular seasonal price stability is best for planning. Expectations for housing…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 03, 2026: US$522 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 03, 2026 is: US$522 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 03, 2026 is: US$522 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$4, from the previous week when it was US$518.This is up +6%, or +$31, from one month ago when it was…

  • Lumber Sales Improved as Spring Finally Arrived

    True spring weather and ongoing low inventory volumes served to bring enough new demand for lumber prices to increase somewhat. The graphs attached here show a good, stable trend-line over the past two years, with prices ranging approximately $200 between the lowest and the highest points annually. So far in 2026 prices are right in…

  • Softwood Lumber Market Update: Mid-Oct 2025 (video)

    REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ Deep dive into softwood latest lumber prices, market update for the middle of october 2025.

  • Soft Demand, Higher Duties, Summer Vacations Keep Lumber Sales Low

    It is usual in the final weeks of August for lumber sales, thus prices, to drop, as the annual seasonal slow-down arrives. Both construction activity and sawmilling normally take some down-time when hot temperatures arrive across North America. This year is no different; as the continent-wide Labour Day long weekend loomed many folks were already…