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
The Hardwood lumber markets in the Lake States region are either “very good” or “pretty good.” Either way you look at the situation, the markets
Where there is enough labor in the Northeast, the Hardwood lumber markets are strong. Where there is not enough labor, it’s a different story. A
In the Southeast, there are signs of Hardwood sales slowing down, but one lumberman interviewed indicated his sales were full-speed-ahead. On the day that a
