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April Ended with Lumber Prices Mostly Flat
It was a very unexciting start to spring for North American softwood lumber manufacturers. Demand remained muted as customers felt only more cautious about external factors like macro-economic conditions and skyrocketing fuel prices. Sellers responded by continuing to keep their sold wood inventories low, as confusion reigned and no one wanted to get stuck with…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 1, 2026: US$524 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 1, 2026 is: US$524 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 1, 2026 is: US$524 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$524.This is down -5%, or -$28, from one month ago when it was US$552. To subscribe…
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Montréal Wood Convention 2026: Highlights II
Oil shock, housing, and trade uncertainty in focus at MWC: part II A panel of industry leaders at the recent Montréal Wood Convention examined key market drivers, including U.S. housing starts, mass timber growth, the repair and remodelling (R&R) segment, and ongoing trade uncertainty. Industry panel Moderated by Mark Allison of Boscus Canada, the discussion…
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Lumber Sales Remain Low on Slow Construction Activity
There was no noticeable increase in demand for North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber in the middle of April. Prices remained mostly flat, with some items correcting down slightly. Players spent a lot of time tracking down where was delivery of their solid wood products already ordered. Sellers were managing the location of trucks…
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Montréal Wood Convention 2026: Highlights I
Oil shock, housing, and trade uncertainty in focus at MWC: part I Oil shocks, inflation and a softening economy are converging at a critical moment for North America, with potential ripple effects for the forest products sector, Benjamin Tal of CIBC Capital Markets told delegates at the Montreal Wood Convention. Industry leaders outline risks and…
