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  • Usual Mid-Summer Torpor Arrived for Softwood Lumber Sales

    Following the dual national holiday long weekends for Canada and the US, sales of softwood lumber reached their usual mid-summer torpor. Most conversations were about the previously-announced sizeable increase in lumber duties on Canadian wood entering the US, expected to come in August. As true summer heat arrived in the east, Quebec entered its annual…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 18, 2025: US$530 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 18, 2025 is: US$530 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 18, 2025 is: US$530 mfbm.This is up +2%, or +$11, from the previous week when it was US$519.This is up +6%, or +$28, from one month ago when it was…

  • Lumber Sales Pause on Dual National Holidays

    At the start of July, the dual Canada Day / US Independence Day long weekends brought a pause to lumber selling across North America. As well, logistics were quite challenging on the transportation side. Demand did perk up slightly, however customers were mindful of the looming increase to softwood lumber duties on Canadian wood. Sawmills…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 11, 2025: US$519 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 11, 2025 is: US$519 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 11, 2025 is: US$519 mfbm.This is up +3%, or +$14, from the previous week when it was US$505.This is up +4%, or +$20, from one month ago when it was…

  • Lumber Prices Update: Early-July 2025

    2Q 2025 North America Lumber prices and Market update Softwood Lumber Prices and Market Conditions Update: Early-July 2025 Current lumber market and prices, in one tasty bite: To subscribe to Madison’s Lumber Reporter, simply fill out an order form here: https://madisonsreport.com/subscribe/ 🔍 Key insights include:– Real-time update of softwood lumber prices and supply chains– High-level…