Category: Lumber News

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Nov 13, 2026: US$444 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending nov 13, 2026 is: US$444 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Nov 13, 2026 is: US$444 mfbmThis is down -1%, or -$5, from the previous week when it was US$449.This is down -10%, or -$51, from one month ago when it was…

  • Soft Demand Continues Despite Lower Prices on Some Lumber Items

    The end of October marked a true “wait-and-see” week for softwood lumber buyers across North America. Suppliers tried to hold firm on price quotes as level kept slipping on many commodities. Yet more sawmill curtailment rumours did nothing to stimulate an increase in buying, if anything customers became even more cautious. Once again transportation issues…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Nov 06, 2026: US$449 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending nov 06, 2026 is: US$449 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Nov 06, 2026 is: US$449 mfbmThis is down -2%, or -$10, from the previous week when it was US$459.This is down -10%, or -$50, from one month ago when it was…

  • Lumber Buyers Showed No Urgency to Increase Inventory

    As the annual seasonal cycle of housing construction plodded on into winter weather, customers continued to be conservative with the lumber purchases. The now long-term practice of just-in-time buying remained the norm. Lumber sales volumes remained muted as they have been for the past three years. Discussions revolved around external factors like macro-economic conditions and…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 30, 2026: US$459 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending oct 30, 2026 is: US$459 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Oct 30, 2026 is: US$459 mfbmThis is down -7%, or -$36, from the previous week when it was US$495.This is down -8%, or -$40, from one month ago when it was…