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Lumber Prices Bump Up as Spring Begins to Materialize
Construction activity in the US south jumped to life at the beginning of April, sending lumber prices slightly higher. Important regions like Texas and California came in to the market with volume buys. Lumber manufacturers were more focussed on booking orders than on raising prices. As such, sawmill order files stretched out toward the end…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 10, 2026: US$523 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 10, 2026 is: US$523 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 10, 2026 is: US$523 mfbmThis is up +0%, or +$1, from the previous week when it was US$522.This is up +4%, or +$22, from one month ago when it was…
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Transportation Issues Plagued Lumber Industry as Spring Just Started
As March drew to a close many lumber prices started to rise slightly. Levels currently were right in the middle, between those of the same time last year and in 2024. Despite an extended winter and soft demand, this is encouraging to industry as regular seasonal price stability is best for planning. Expectations for housing…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index April 03, 2026: US$522 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 03, 2026 is: US$522 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 03, 2026 is: US$522 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$4, from the previous week when it was US$518.This is up +6%, or +$31, from one month ago when it was…
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Lumber Sales Improved as Spring Finally Arrived
True spring weather and ongoing low inventory volumes served to bring enough new demand for lumber prices to increase somewhat. The graphs attached here show a good, stable trend-line over the past two years, with prices ranging approximately $200 between the lowest and the highest points annually. So far in 2026 prices are right in…
