Category: Lumber News

  • Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low

    Into the middle of February most lumber industry players were focussed on receiving wood already ordered. Sawmills reported muted demand for new sales, as traders were occupied with logistics and supply chain; getting solid wood products actually delivered. As such, prices remained quite level over the previous week. Customers who were hunting around for the…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 27, 2026: US$495 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 27, 2026 is: US$495 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 27, 2026 is: US$495 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$496.This is up +0%, or +$1 from one month ago when it was…

  • Softwood Lumber Market and Prices Update: FEB 2026 (video)

    REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ Ongoing Winter Storms Stymie Lumber SalesYet more harsh winter storms raged across North America in mid-February, keeping demand for construction framing dimension lumber soft. Deep dive into softwood latest lumber prices, market and us housing starts update for FEBRUARY 2026.

  • Ongoing Winter Storms Stymie Lumber Sales

    Yet more harsh winter storms raged across North America in mid-February, keeping demand for construction framing dimension lumber soft. Most operators were focussed on deliveries; as railways and trucking companies had great difficulty moving solid wood products. Customers eyed their dwindling inventories with patience as home building activity was almost non-existent due to below-freezing temperatures…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 20, 2026: US$496 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 20, 2026 is: US$496 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 20, 2026 is: US$496 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$497.This is flat from one month ago when it was US$496. To subscribe…