Category: Business Trends

As of this writing, sources on the West Coast said that the market has slowed down and has begun to soften, with their sales being

Heading into fall, sawmill capacity contracted to a certain degree, sources reported. Lack of purchased timber, fewer logging contractors to process timber, and the need

Contacts recently said business had dropped slightly to the U.S. as had demand on the domestic front with higher production continuing to erode prices for

Hardwood lumber sales are proceeding in the Lake States region but are being pulled down in some cases by market forces, according to sources recently

The Hardwood markets in the Northeast are inconsistent, with one sawmill representative recently reporting a lack of demand in the United States for his specialty

In the Southeast, sales of Hardwood lumber are good at the time of this writing, but there is a hint of negative factors in the

At the time of this writing, Hardwood sales on the West Coast are slower than they have been lately and there is a degree of

As we head into the fall season, with summer’s up-and-down activity for stocks, businesses are being cautious with their purchases. It was noted that green

Contacts recently advised log supplies were better than in late summer. With warm weather conditions of summer, sawmills had to work fast to process, dry

Hardwood lumber sales in the Lake States region are not booming. Nor are sales declining a lot. A sawmill representative in Michigan stated, “Our sales

Transportation challenges were reported across the board for sawmills in the Northeast region of the country. Slower buying for Hardwoods was also a common theme.

Reports of slow sales for Red Oak and increased fuel prices are indicators of slower business in the Southeast. In Georgia, a sawmill salesman made

Out on the West Coast, some lumbermen report a slowing of sales, while one lumber provider said his sales have been strong and haven’t slowed

Secondary manufacturers noted demand for finished goods hasn’t been as strong as in past years, even though supply chains had improved this increased competition for

The COVID-19 seventh wave is causing concerns for businesses, and the ongoing challenge of finding qualified and retaining employees continues, as well as truck transport

The Hardwood lumber markets in the Lake States region are in positive territory. “Things are going well in our market,” said a sawmill representative from

The Hardwood lumber market in the Northeast is strong. Three lumber providers who were interviewed said the same thing in different ways. A Vermont sawmill

In the Southeast, some lumber companies have hit a brick wall, as it were, in the marketplace while others are still rocking along. In Mississippi,

Hardwood lumber providers on the West Coast have said their markets are not as strong as they were, but one of them said the market

It has been a busy spring and early summer period for Hardwood businesses. The housing market in both Canada and the U.S. is still strong

The high cost of living continues to challenge everyone. With labor shortages being felt in many areas, transportation issues are also making it challenging to