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December Dawned to Softer Lumber Demand
There were no surprises for lumber industry players as December dawned. Even with so many sawmill curtailments — to ensure supply did not crest demand — lumber prices fell slightly on the usual seasonal slowdown. Across North America the lumber producers had booked production through to the Holiday break. As such, some commercial buyers tested…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index December 12, 2025: US$434 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending december 12, 2025 is: US$434 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 12, 2025 is: US$434 mfbmThis is down 0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$435.This is down -3%, or -$15, from one month ago when it was…
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Canada Forestry and Lumber Trade Update: to August 2025
Log exports from Canada dropped -15% so far this year compared to 2024, while lumber exports rose +1.6%. Total log exports from Canada to the world for January to August this year were C$249 million, compared to C$293 million for the same time in 2024. Deep Dive Into the Data: Canadian lumber exports to USA…
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USA Forestry and Lumber Trade Update: to August 2025
Log exports from USA to the world dropped -27% so far this year compared to 2024, and lumber exports fell almost -9%. Total log exports from USA to the world were US$347 million for the first eight months of 2025, compared to US$474 million last year. Deep Dive Into the Data: US lumber exports to…
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US Thanksgiving Long Weekend Sends Lumber Sales to Sleep
In advance of the big US Thanksgiving holiday, the last week of November proved to have uninspiring lumber sales; at best. Most folks were more interested in the upcoming break than focussing on business. This, especially considering demand has been so soft since the end of summer. The lumber sales transactions that did occur were,…
