Category: Business Trends

Lumber providers across the West Coast region all had similar sentiments as to the health of their sales at the time of this writing. One

Spring weather conditions were quite wet throughout most regions in late spring impacting log receipts and green production. However, according to published reports, logging activity

With summer upon us, and the construction break from July 21 to August 3, it will be a quieter time for the Hardwood industry at

Across the Lake States region lumber sources varied, with one source stating that while his sales are average, it does depend heavily on which species

In the Northeast market, forest products industry contacts we spoke with all agreed that their business was steady but were split on whether they expect

Throughout the Southeast region lumber sources that were contacted, at the time of this writing, agreed that their sales are heavily dependent on the species

Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast mostly accounted for positive activity. One contact in California mentioned activity was back to pre-covid “normal” levels. “Our business

Contacts noted prices had risen for kiln-dried lumber as recently as March compared to a year ago for Basswood, Red Oak, Hard and Soft Maple.

Heading into summer, businesses are busy ramping up their inventories for the anticipated season. There were concerns of lower log decks in late spring for

In the Lake States region Hardwood activity is low compared to the beginning of the year.  An Indiana wholesaler said, “We came out in the

Across the Northeast region, lumber suppliers had varied responses as to how their sales were, at the time of this writing. In Pennsylvania, a lumberman

Throughout the Southeast region lumber suppliers noted that their markets were not doing well. In Mississippi a lumberman said that his market is not doing

Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast accounted for steady activity, at the time of this writing. Most sources noted an improvement since the beginning of

With winter behind us, sawmills reported they still had low log decks and mill output was reportedly lower in Ontario and Quebec than in the

Contacts report mixed levels of sales of kiln-dried lumber. Some say they are good, some describe them as fair, and others as slow depending on

Throughout the Northeast region lumber sources weren’t able to come to a consensus as to how the market was faring, with one source noting that

Recently, lumber sales on the West Coast were not going gang-busters, as reflected in interviews, but in some places, there were indications of strength. For

The winter weather was milder with less snowfall in certain areas, thus affecting logging activity levels. As well, markets have contracted, causing limited timber sales

Contacts in the Lake States region accounted for average Hardwood activity, with many stating they expect supply shortages in the coming months.  An Indiana Hardwood

With a quieter start to 2024, business continues at this slower pace for many businesses. With spring thaw reducing access to logs, obtaining required inventories

Throughout the Southeast region lumber suppliers noted that their markets were not doing well.    In Mississippi a lumberman said that his market is not doing