Trade uncertainty, softwood lumber tariffs, and a cooling U.S. housing market were front and centre at this year’s Montreal Wood Convention, held April 8 – 10, where industry leaders gathered to assess the challenges ahead. The event drew strong attendance – a record 1,200 attendees and 112 exhibitors – reflecting a shared need among forestry professionals…

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 18, 2025 is: US$513 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 18, 2025 is: US$513 mfbm.This is down -5%, or -$29, from the previous week when it was US$542.This is down -10%, or -$54, from one month ago when it was…

A great time was had in Prince George, BC, April 2 – 4 for the annual Council of Forest Industries convention. A jam-packed event of exhibitors and presenters brought 650 participants to the central British Columbia city to discuss the latest development with forestry and the lumber industry across North America: The theme for this…

The beginning of April passed with the agonizing confusion about potential trade disruptions resolved; lumber and forest products were not included in the latest US tariffs. Industry and traders breathed a sigh of relief even while the unknowns continued to unfold. Buyers and sellers alike worked to find where the true market value of solid…

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 11, 2025 is: US$542 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 11, 2025 is: US$542 mfbm.This is down -4%, or -$25, from the previous week when it was US$567.This is down -4%, or -$22, from one month ago when it was…

March waned with the usual seasonal increase in lumber buying and indeed construction activity. As well, transportation issues loomed at the normal time of year. Lumber industry players reported shortages of trucks and long delays at hubs and at border crossings. Prices of some solid wood commodities strengthened somewhat as cautious players could no longer…

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 4, 2025 is: US$567 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 4, 2025 is: US$567 mfbm.This is flat from the previous week when it was US$567.This is down -2%, or -$10, from one month ago when it was US$577. For information…

Even as true spring arrived across the continent, lumber sales remained slow for the time of year as confusion on trade issues remained. Prices on some lumber commodities softened slightly. Strategies varied among players; with some having already ordered wood for immediate needs to cross the border before the beginning of April, and others holding…

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 28, 2025 is: US$567 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 28, 2025 is: US$567 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$3, from the previous week when it was US$564.This is down -2%, or -$14, from one month ago when it was…

Strategic responses to the changing business landscape across North America varied widely as lumber industry players still had no clarity on the trade situation. Uncertainty throughout the solid wood manufacturing and supply chain stymied decision makers trying to make their plans for the upcoming spring construction season. Builders faced a wide array of unknowns; from…