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Global stage, Canadian spotlight: Inside LIGNA 2025 in Hanover Under the wooden and steel beams of the Hannover fairgrounds, the hum of high-tech machinery competed with the buzz of conversations in dozens of languages. It was the sound of the wood world converging — 1,433 exhibitors from 49 countries and nearly 80,000 visitors from 156…

As the month of June came on the seemingly entrenched habit of not stocking inventory caught up with lumber buyers. More purchases were booked at sawmills, sending prices slightly higher. The lack of supply throughout the market shifted sentiment from a “wait-and-see” approach to more active purchases. As customers had trouble sourcing the material they…

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 6, 2025 is: US$484 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 6, 2025 is: US$484 mfbm.This is up +1%, or +$5, from the previous week when it was US$479.This is up +2%, or +$9, from one month ago when it was…

In the week between the Canadian Victoria Day long weekend and the US Memorial Day Holiday, construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices stayed mostly flat. Lumber inventories in the field remained low enough that customers agreed to seller list prices for most of their purchases. Counter-offers were few as buyers often searched with multiple sources…

Get the best information first-hand: 1Q 2025 North America Lumber prices and Market update Timber Trade Under Pressure: Navigating US Lumber Market Last month webinar is a good snapshot of this current lumber market, in one tasty bite: 🔍 Key insights include:– Real-time impact of U.S. tariffs on prices and supply chains (with Keta Kosman,…