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  • Increased Demand Sends Lumber Prices Higher

    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…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 20, 2026: US$513 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 20, 2026 is: US$513 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 20, 2026 is: US$513 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$12, from the previous week when it was US$501.This is up +3%, or +$17, from one month ago when it was…

  • Extended Harsh Winter Weather Kept Lumber Sales Low

    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…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 13, 2026: US$501 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 13, 2026 is: US$501 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 13, 2026 is: US$501 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$10, from the previous week when it was US$491.This is up +1%, or +$4, from one month ago when it was…

  • Transportation Issues Abounded as the Lumber Industry Awaited Spring

    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…