Tag: Softwood Lumber Prices

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Sept 13, 2024: US$438 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending september 13, 2024 is: US$438 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending September 13, 2024 is: US$438 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$4, from the previous week when it was US$434.This is up +2%, or +$8, from one month ago when it was…

  • Lumber Market Update: Early Sept 2024 (video)

    Gain deep understanding of the market dynamics between the three main 2×4 construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices produced and sold across North America: WSPF, ESPF, and SYP East Side. Check back with the Madison’s website www.madisonsreport.com often for the latest developments and updates. In the week ending Sept 6, 2024, the price of Western…

  • Lumber Supply-Demand Balanced as Labour Day Approaches

    Historically Labour Day has been a marker of how robust is demand for construction framing dimension softwood lumber. In times of a weak market, following this long weekend demand has been soft and prices have fallen. During times of ongoing new home building activity, demand has been strong and prices stay flat or might even…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Sept 6, 2024: US$434 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending september 6, 2024 is: US$434 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending September 6, 2024 is: US$434 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$6, from the previous week when it was US$428.This is up +4%, or +$15, from one month ago when it was…

  • Panel Prices Increase Somewhat While Most Lumber Items Flat

    Toward the end of August the recent increases in construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices slowed somewhat, while that of plywood and OSB did pop a little bit. Demand at sawmills and secondary suppliers increased noticeably, causing sellers to wonder if this was just a momentary blip or if higher sales volumes would carry through…