

Southeast Business Trends
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
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
Lumber sources in the Northeast region are reporting a steady market after months of price increases and low supply. One salesman from a sawmill located
Across the province, businesses continued to reopen further as restrictions eased through the summer. The announcement of a fourth COVID-19 wave, caused by the Delta
As we move forward into fall, sawmills continue to try to increase production. Production gradually increased over the summer. However, there were low log supplies
In the Southeast, the Hardwood lumber markets are strong, but in some cases, a specie here or there is slow in selling. A Virginia lumber
The Hardwood markets on the West Coast are mixed, varying depending on which lumber provider is telling his story. In Oregon, a distribution yard representative
Lumber manufacturers in the Lake States region are reporting a steadier market compared to six months ago, but the industry is still busy. “I think
Lumber suppliers in the Northeast are still reporting a strong market – one of whom described it as “red hot.” A source in Pennsylvania stated
The markets for Hardwood lumber are strong in the Southeast. A lumber provider in Mississippi stated, “Our markets have been outstanding because of the trustworthiness
On the West Coast, the markets are good, but different factors are presenting problems to lumber providers. According to a wholesaler in California, “I would
There were the usual slowdowns due to vacation periods and the July 1st Canada Day celebrations over the early part of summer. The province started
The COVID-19 restrictions across the province are slowly being lifted and businesses are gradually reopening and getting back to a semblance of normal. The economy
Lumber providers in the Lake States region report lots of business, higher prices and strong sales. Some of their customers are finding more wood, but,
In the Northeast, lumber sources reported that sales are going very well with the supply chain steadily improving since six months ago for some, while
The Hardwood market in the Southeast is booming compared to six months ago, but unprecedented issues remain with supply not meeting demand across the region.
Lumbermen on the West Coast say the market is good and they are busy – but getting product can be problematic. A lumberman in Washington