In the Northeast, sources are reporting that the greatest issues for the industry heading into the winter involve transportation and workforce despite a steadier market
The sentiment of lumber providers in the Southeast regarding their markets is mainly that sales are in the positive realm but nothing to write home
The Hardwood lumber markets on the West Coast are holding their own – or better. A lumber provider in Oregon remarked that his market is
As we headed into fall, sellers were able to offer more products due to increased sawmill production. The slight slowdown in home construction and good
Grade lumber is not as vibrant on the domestic markets as in spring and summer. With sawmills ramping up production, concentration yards, wholesalers and end
The state of the Hardwood lumber industry in the Lake States could be summed up in two words: “pretty good.” That’s the message from lumbermen
Lumber sources in the Northeast region are still reporting a steady domestic market as the cooler season arrives. One salesman in Maine reported the domestic
At the time of this writing, the federal election had just finished, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau being reelected in a minority government that saw
As summer wound down, kiln-dried lumber available had increased, primarily due to seasonally faster kiln turnover. Wholesalers, end users and the export markets are absorbing
In the Southeast, the Hardwood lumber market is in positive territory, according to sources contacted – with variations of that theme. A Hardwood flooring manufacturer
When asked about the health of their markets, Hardwood lumber providers on the West Coast gave positive assessments but with some reservations – for different
The Hardwood lumber markets in the Lake States continue to be strong. A Michigan lumber provider said his market is “great, the best it’s ever
Lumber sources in the Northeast region are reporting a steady market after months of price increases and low supply. One salesman from a sawmill located
In the Southeast, the Hardwood lumber markets are strong, but in some cases, a species here or there is slow in selling. A Virginia lumber
The Hardwood markets on the West Coast are mixed, varying depending on which lumber provider is telling his story. In Oregon, a distribution yard representative
Across the province, businesses continued to reopen further as restrictions eased through the summer. The announcement of a fourth COVID-19 wave, caused by the Delta
As we move forward into fall, sawmills continue to try to increase production. Production gradually increased over the summer. However, there were low log supplies
Up in the Lake States, the markets continue to be solid. A Michigan sawmiller said his market is “still good. It’s not quite as hectic,
The Hardwood lumber market in the Northeast remains strong. A Pennsylvania lumber provider said, “The market’s good. It’s better than it was a few months
Lumber providers in the Southeast are optimistic, based on what they have seen in the marketplace. An Arkansas flooring manufacturer stated, “My business is strong.
Ask several lumbermen on the West Coast about how their market is and, to a man, they mention the tight supply of lumber. In California,
