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  • Some Lumber Prices Dropped as the Usual Seasonal Slow-Down Arrived

    There was not much change in the North American lumber market following the Thanksgiving long weekend in Canada. Customers, resellers and end-users alike, continued their now long-entrenched habit of just-in-time buying and not stocking inventory. The sentiment that prices might drop remains ongoing. For their part, producers reduced prices on some items while being able…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 23, 2026: US$495 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending oct 23, 2026 is: US$495 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Oct 23, 2026 is: US$495 mfbmThis is down -1%, or -$4, from the previous week when it was US$499.This is down -1%, or -$5, from one month ago when it was…

  • Transportation Issues Dominated the Lumber Market in Mid-October

    As October dawned the supply-demand situation for North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber did not become any less murky. True autumn weather reached the North American continent causing the usual seasonal slow-down for lumber demand. Prices of most construction framing softwood lumber items responded accordingly. Players reported ongoing frustration with transportation issues; both in…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 16, 2026: US$499 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending oct 16, 2026 is: US$499 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Oct 16, 2026 is: US$499 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$500.This is down -1%, or -$6, from one month ago when it was…

  • Lumber Delivery Costs and Timing Paramount in Early October

    As October dawned the supply-demand situation for North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber did not become any less murky. What was absolutely clear was that delivery will be an ongoing hurdle into the end of this year, at the least. The lack of available trucks and rail cars continued, even with these lower lumber…