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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…

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%,…

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/

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…

An upward bump in US housing starts, unusual for the season, kept the pressure on for customers to order the dimension lumber building materials they knew they would need for the looming spring construction season. Driven by continued strong demand for real building projects, for the week of January 21, 2021 the price of benchmark lumber item Western…