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Lumber Price Changes Mixed Bag
Some lumber prices popped up slightly while others dropped a bit, as customers and suppliers were able to hammer out agreeable price levels for 2022. The question on everyone’s minds, since before the end of last year, was: were the seemingly very high prices of 2021 a significant anomaly, or is that the “new normal?”…
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US Housing Starts January and Softwood Lumber Prices February: 2022
After relentless increases for the second half of last year, North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices reversed their rises during January 2022. Ongoing strong demand, however, served to prop prices up again at the beginning of February. Home building activity slowed somewhat as harsh winter weather hit across the continent and supply chain…
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Panel Prices: Plywood and OSB, Feb 2022
The latest North America Oriented Strand Board and Plywood prices, and market commentary explaining supply and demand conditions behind these price updates. SUBSCRIBE TO MADISON’S: https://madisonsreport.com/subscribe/ Historical ComparisonIn the week ending February 11, 2022, the price of Canadian Softwood Plywood – 3/8 – FOB Toronto was C$1,350 msf. This is up by +$75, or +6%,…
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Lumber Prices: Western SPF Examined, Feb 2022
A deep look into the relationship between various lumber prices, using current Western Spruce-Pine-Fir as an example. The respective changes between specifications and grades, and what happens in negotiations between the supplier and the customer, as buyers try to find the best price for the items that suit their needs. REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/subscribe/
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Lumber Market and Prices: Feb 2022 (video)
The latest construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices and market news: Check back with the Madison’s website www.madisonsreport.com often for the latest updates for the latest developments and updates. In the week ending February 4, 2022, the price of WSPF 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$1,220 mfbm, which is flat from the previous week when…
