West Coast lumbermen, when recently interviewed, voiced positive sentiments about their markets. “The market is starting to pick up, more so than a couple of
Spring has finally decided to show up, as winter held its grip longer than many of us preferred. Logging activities were constrained as a result
Business activity varied over the last few months for secondary wood products manufacturers. Some truck trailer flooring businesses were busy, as well as moulding and
In the Lake States region, a sawmill spokesman said he has seen an uptick in his company’s business. Other lumbermen, at the time they were
Across the Northeast region there are mixed opinions, at the time of this writing, on how the market is going with some sources saying that
Throughout the Southeast region sources agreed, that at the time of this writing, sales were doing well. In Mississippi a lumber salesman said that while
On the West Coast, lumbermen rated their markets from “pretty slow” to “order-to-order” to “strong” at the time of these interviews. In Washington, a lumber
The usual slowdown for spring thaw affected logging activity. In December 2022, according to figures published, Hardwood production had a 4.2 percent gain in output.
With spring upon us, logging activity will be increasing in some areas. This is good news as many in the province and along the U.S.
When three Lake States lumbermen were asked about the wellbeing of their separate markets, one of them stated that his business was “very slow.” The
Throughout the Northeast region there is a consensus from sources, at the time of this writing, that sales are slow. One source however does think
Throughout the Southeast region sources agreed, at the time of this writing, that while business is moving along there is no doubt that this market
When West Coast lumbermen were asked to assess their business activity, they gave a mix of answers at the time of the interviews. In Oregon,
As we move forward in the new year, the forest industry continues to struggle with the pandemic, a shortage of trained workers, inflation, and supply
Business was at a slower pace at the start of 2023 than the previous several months. As log and timber prices continued to be volatile,
Lumbermen in the Lake States called their markets, in a word, “OK.” One lumber provider went so far as to say his business is “positive
Across the Northeast region several lumber representatives reported mixed feelings as to where lumber sales and prices stood at the time of this writing. Some
Throughout the Southeast region, sources have said that their markets are slower than they have been. One source noted, at the time of this writing,
Assessments of Hardwood lumber markets on the West Coast are mixed. It’s either “strong,” “barely fair” or “steady,” depending on which lumberman you’re listening to.
As we move into 2023, and remember the challenges faced and overcome of the past year, supply and demand are still off at this time.
The pace of business is gradually returning following the holiday period with most species, grades and thicknesses being available, commented contacts in Quebec and along
