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Lumber Prices Hit Annual Lows
As is usual for the winter season, in mid-December lumber prices dropped to their lowest of the year. These levels, however, were quite close to where they were at the same time last year — or the year before, depending on the commodity. Despite the quite tumultuous year of on-again/off-again announcements from political leaders, the…
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December Dawned to Softer Lumber Demand
There were no surprises for lumber industry players as December dawned. Even with so many sawmill curtailments — to ensure supply did not crest demand — lumber prices fell slightly on the usual seasonal slowdown. Across North America the lumber producers had booked production through to the Holiday break. As such, some commercial buyers tested…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index December 12, 2025: US$434 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending december 12, 2025 is: US$434 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 12, 2025 is: US$434 mfbmThis is down 0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$435.This is down -3%, or -$15, from one month ago when it was…
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Canada Forestry and Lumber Trade Update: to August 2025
Log exports from Canada dropped -15% so far this year compared to 2024, while lumber exports rose +1.6%. Total log exports from Canada to the world for January to August this year were C$249 million, compared to C$293 million for the same time in 2024. Deep Dive Into the Data: Canadian lumber exports to USA…
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USA Forestry and Lumber Trade Update: to August 2025
Log exports from USA to the world dropped -27% so far this year compared to 2024, and lumber exports fell almost -9%. Total log exports from USA to the world were US$347 million for the first eight months of 2025, compared to US$474 million last year. Deep Dive Into the Data: US lumber exports to…
