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As mid-April arrived it seemed like the recent practice of customers holding off buying volumes of wood, making purchases for immediate needs only, was becoming an entrenched habit. Historically at this time of year the seasonal stocking up of lumber inventory would be well underway. However, given the late end to winter and recent harsh…

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 19, 2024 is: US$444 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 19, 2024 is: US$444 mfbmThis is down by -8%, or -$37, from the previous week when it was US$481. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed…

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. Gain deep understanding of the market dynamics between the three main…

Since the increase of mortgage lending rates in mid-2022, new housing construction dropped and demand for dimension softwood lumber products fell with it. At the beginning of April lumber sales volumes remained quite low, especially when considered historically for the time of year. Usually as the spring season comes on demand for wood framing materials…

Check back with the Madison’s website www.madisonsreport.com often for the latest developments and updates. In the week ending April 05, 2024, the price of WSPF 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$452 mfbm, which from the previous week.That week’s price is flat from one month ago when it was $452.When compared to the same week last…