On the West Coast, different sources provided insights into their market situations. Two sources mentioned average and steady business conditions, while another noted some inconsistency
As we head into fall, businesses are looking at ways of building inventories for later in the season and into early winter. With the Labor
October is upon us and the fall season is in full swing for those in the Hardwood industry. Planning and stocking up on supplies to
In the Lake States region, sources expressed relatively consistent opinions, describing the overall market conditions as either “okay” or “pretty good.” “I’m going to call
Within the Southeast region, some sources have noted improvements in the market compared to several months ago, but others continue to face ongoing problems in
Opinions within the Northeast region are mixed regarding the state of the market. While one source expressed better conditions with his business activity, another source
At the time of this writing, sources from the West Coast recently reported a trend of slower business conditions with some also anticipating an upcoming
With summer and vacation break behind us, it is time to plan for the fall and winter seasons which will quickly be upon us. According
As we move further into 2023, domestic markets for grade lumber contracted in the second half of 2022 and the first half of 2023. Conditions
With the July construction break behind us, business is slowly getting back to normal. Markets for most grade lumber items are weak, advised contacts, which
Hardwood suppliers and wholesalers in the Lake States spoke of mixed business activity in recent weeks. Some products are moving better than others and yet
Across the Northeast region sources agreed that the Hardwood lumber market has seen better days. In Maine, a sawmill spokesperson said that they were slow,
This year’s fire season came early with uncontrolled fires in every province across the country caused by unseasonably warm temperatures and little rain, making it
While Hardwood lumber suppliers on the West Coast report similar activity to the previous month, logistics have notably improved for many. In Oregon, a Hardwood
While Hardwood lumber suppliers on the West Coast report similar activity to the previous month, logistics have notably improved for many. In Oregon, a Hardwood
Lumber buyers in the Lake States area report products are moving but conditions are tough. In Wisconsin, a contact said, “Red and White Oak continue
Throughout the Northeast region opinions vary on how the market is doing. One source noted that while his grade lumber is selling better, his industrial
Sources in the Southeast region had mixed feelings as to how the market was doing at the time of this writing, with one source summing
Sources on the West Coast account for slower business conditions at the time of this writing after a busy first quarter. One contact in Washington
According to lumber contacts, even though production has been down, many species, grades and thicknesses are exceeding market demand. Exports to the U.S. and on
The usual slowdown in business was felt as the summer construction break took effect at the end of July. Also, the industry is seeing a
