Industry sources characterized the Hardwood lumber market in the Northeast as currently strong, as some noted a sense of supply and demand finally stabilizing. The
Hardwood lumber is moving well in Quebec and Ontario, despite a number of difficulties. A sales and marketing representative for a lumber producer in Quebec
With milder weather conditions and snow melting quickly across the province at the time of this writing, sawmills reported having better log decks even though
Contacts commented sawmill production was up in late winter, which were noted by wholesalers and secondary manufacturing facilities. However, supplies are still a bit shy
As Hardwood sales remain strong in the Southeast, industry sources in the region continue to look for ways to adapt to the current economic climate.
Lumber providers on the West Coast who were contacted gave positive assessments of their markets. One distributor put it this way: Inflation, especially fuel costs,
Hardwood markets continue to be robust throughout the Northeast region, with one source stating it is “almost too good.” “The problem is not selling,” he
In the Lake States region, lumbermen who were contacted reported that their markets were strong. In Michigan, a lumber source said that, “based on general
Lumber providers in the Lake States report that the Hardwood lumber markets there are good. “Everything’s pretty good,” stated a lumberman in Wisconsin. “The Hardwoods
Hardwood lumber representatives in the Northeast report that the market is doing well, although supply chain issues are still front and center for most. “The
Hardwood lumber sales in the Southeast remain strong, with some seeing the markedly increased pricing of the last few years starting to level off. However,
The Hardwood markets on the West Coast are good with the exceptions that one source saw his sales cooling down (even though sales were positive)
Weather at the start of this year was perfect for logging conditions due to the cold and limited snow, noted some contacts. Log decks are
It’s been a busy winter season, and contacts were in a more optimistic and positive state of mind in the hopes that 2022 will be
Lumber sales in the Lakes States region was reported by sources as strong recently. “I would say the market is very good,” said the owner
2022 brought welcomed business to Northeast lumber operations. In Vermont, demand varies, according to a sawmill operations manager. “The market for some species is very
Supply and demand, as well as trucking issues, daunt Southeastern lumber suppliers. “Distribution and supply chain issues are real,” said a Tennessee lumber supplier. The
Along the West Coast, lumber movement remained favorable. In Washington, lumber was selling well as of this writing. “Business is going well,” said a purchasing
Ontario continues to be hammered by the Omicron virus, with cases rising in mid-January, affecting businesses across the province. It is hoped that this new
Lumber contacts remain optimistic as we move into 2022, and all hope that the Coronavirus will soon be a thing of the past. Despite the
Lumber movement was reported as active recently for sources in the Lake States region. For a Michigan green sawmill operation, prices have been strong. “The
