In mid-March the North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market turned; from the habit of just-in-time buying, to a start of stocking inventory. As better weather finally began to materialize across the continent, demand for solid wood products increased which sent lumber prices higher. Sentiment still remained very much toward caution, so the actual…

As March rolled along the ongoing harsh winter weather continued to stymie lumber sales. Some prices of Southern Yellow Pine started to rise as the US south at least started to thaw. All across North America the supply chain was a major topic as trucks were increasingly difficult to source and freight prices rose up…

Due to ongoing harsh winter weather, February drew to a close with logistics issues still a top priority. North American softwood lumber buyers and sellers alike spent time chasing down wood on the way somewhere throughout the supply chain. While rail cars and trucks became more available, orders continued to take longer to actually arrive…

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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…

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.

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…

The ample volumes of residual forest fibre energy available across North America is evidenced by the increasing number and ferocity of wildfires in the US and Canada Recently Madison’s had the opportunity to visit a biomass fuel-to-electricity production facility through the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s Combined Heat and Power…

Total US Housing Starts full-year flat compared to 2024; Single-Family down -7% Since 1952 Madison’s Lumber Reporter has established itself as the most reliable source for North American lumber prices and industry news. By providing a true 360º perspective on all aspects of wood products’ manufacturing, Madison’s makes you better equipped to anticipate other market…