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  • Lumber Supplies Tight on Industry Uncertainty

    As May dawned most players in the North America lumber industry remained firmly on the side of caution. While there was a welcome increase in lumber demand since April, most prices remained flat. Sales volumes continued to be lower than was the busy spring season historically. Inventories of solid wood material throughout the supply chain…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 8, 2026: US$522 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 8, 2026 is: US$522 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 8, 2026 is: US$522 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$2, from the previous week when it was US$524.This is down -0%, or -$1, from one month ago when it was…

  • April Ended with Lumber Prices Mostly Flat

    It was a very unexciting start to spring for North American softwood lumber manufacturers. Demand remained muted as customers felt only more cautious about external factors like macro-economic conditions and skyrocketing fuel prices. Sellers responded by continuing to keep their sold wood inventories low, as confusion reigned and no one wanted to get stuck with…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 1, 2026: US$524 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 1, 2026 is: US$524 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 1, 2026 is: US$524 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$524.This is down -5%, or -$28, from one month ago when it was US$552. To subscribe…

  • Montréal Wood Convention 2026: Highlights II

    Oil shock, housing, and trade uncertainty in focus at MWC: part II A panel of industry leaders at the recent Montréal Wood Convention examined key market drivers, including U.S. housing starts, mass timber growth, the repair and remodelling (R&R) segment, and ongoing trade uncertainty. Industry panel Moderated by Mark Allison of Boscus Canada, the discussion…