On the West Coast, some hardwood lumber suppliers reported that the market has slowed down, but one lumberman called his sales “robust.” A distribution yard
Hardwood lumber is moving well in Quebec and Ontario, despite a number of difficulties. A sales and marketing representative for a lumber producer in Quebec
Lumber providers in the Lake States report that the hardwood lumber markets there are good. “Everything’s pretty good,” stated a lumberman in Wisconsin. “The hardwoods
Hardwood lumber representatives in the Northeast report that the market is doing well, although supply chain issues are still front and center for most. “The
Hardwood lumber sales in the Southeast remain strong, with some seeing the markedly increased pricing of the last few years starting to level off. However,
The hardwood markets on the West Coast are good with the exceptions that one source saw his sales cooling down (even though sales were positive)
Weather at the start of this year was perfect for logging conditions due to the cold and limited snow, noted some contacts. Log decks are
It’s been a busy winter season, and contacts were in a more optimistic and positive state of mind in the hopes that 2022 will be
Along the West Coast, and specifically in the Pacific Northwest, lumber sales were recently reported to be booming. “We have had record sales,” said a
In the Southeast, many lumber buyers reported strong activity. For a Virginia band mill, the lumber market was very good. “Prices are higher and all
In the Northeast, lumber providers characterized the current market as strong. “The market’s good right now,” said a Pennsylvania lumber sales manager. “We have been
Lumber movement was reported as potent recently for purveyors in the Lake States region. For a Michigan green sawmill operation, prices have been strong. “The
Heading into 2022, contacts are optimistic business will continue despite the Omicron variant spreading quickly across the country, and as new provincial restrictions are put
Even though the past 14 months have been a challenge for the hardwood sector, businesses continued to provide goods and services to their customers both
The hardwood lumber markets on the West Coast are holding their own – or better. A lumber provider in Oregon remarked that his market is
The sentiment of lumber providers in the Southeast regarding their markets is mainly that sales are in the positive realm but nothing to write home
In the Northeast, sources are reporting that the greatest issues for the industry heading into the winter involve transportation and workforce despite a steadier market
Sources in the Lakes States region continue to report stable business despite challenges with supply. “The hardwood market is very strong,” said a source in
Grade lumber is not as vibrant on the domestic markets as in spring and summer. With sawmills ramping up production, concentration yards, wholesalers and end
As we headed into fall, sellers were able to offer more products due to increased sawmill production. The slight slowdown in home construction, and good
The Hardwood lumber markets in the Lake States continue to be strong. A Michigan lumber provider said his market is “great, the best it’s ever
