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Severe winter weather continued across the continent into the beginning of February, stalling both construction projects and transportation of building materials. As such, the prices of most softwood lumber commodities remained flat. Indeed, this stable trend matched exactly where prices had been one year ago. Industry players were pleased to see the recent market conditions…

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending february 14, 2025 is: US$502 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 14, 2025 is: US$502 mfbmThis is up +4%, or +$20, from the previous week when it was US$482.This is up +4%, or +$21, from one month ago when it was…

As January drew to a close most benchmark softwood lumber commodity prices continued flat, staying on-trend to the waning weeks of 2024. Conversations circled around the repeated threats of tariffs. Some operators chose to veer on the side of caution, making plans only one-week out. While others maintained their usual habit of buying, or selling,…

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending february 6, 2025 is: US$482 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 6, 2025 is: US$482 mfbmThis is up +0.4%, or +$2, from the previous week when it was US$480.This is up +0.4%, or +$2, from one month ago when it was…

Even while bilateral trade issues caused confusion and alarm throughout North American industry — forestry players and sawmills included — prices of most softwood lumber commodities continued stable well into January. Many attitudes reflected caution; with some customers choosing to keep purchases to immediate needs only, while others booked orders for two months in advance…