
Lake States Business Trends – September 2023
In the Lake States region, sources expressed relatively consistent opinions, describing the overall market conditions as either “okay” or “pretty good.” “I’m going to call

In the Lake States region, sources expressed relatively consistent opinions, describing the overall market conditions as either “okay” or “pretty good.” “I’m going to call

Within the Southeast region, some sources have noted improvements in the market compared to several months ago, but others continue to face ongoing problems in

Opinions within the Northeast region are mixed regarding the state of the market. While one source expressed better conditions with his business activity, another source

At the time of this writing, sources from the West Coast recently reported a trend of slower business conditions with some also anticipating an upcoming

With summer and vacation break behind us, it is time to plan for the fall and winter seasons which will quickly be upon us. According

As we move further into 2023, domestic markets for grade lumber contracted in the second half of 2022 and the first half of 2023. Conditions

With the July construction break behind us, business is slowly getting back to normal. Markets for most grade lumber items are weak, advised contacts, which

Hardwood suppliers and wholesalers in the Lake States spoke of mixed business activity in recent weeks. Some products are moving better than others and yet

Across the Northeast region sources agreed that the Hardwood lumber market has seen better days. In Maine, a sawmill spokesperson said that they were slow,

This year’s fire season came early with uncontrolled fires in every province across the country caused by unseasonably warm temperatures and little rain, making it

While Hardwood lumber suppliers on the West Coast report similar activity to the previous month, logistics have notably improved for many. In Oregon, a Hardwood

While Hardwood lumber suppliers on the West Coast report similar activity to the previous month, logistics have notably improved for many. In Oregon, a Hardwood

Lumber buyers in the Lake States area report products are moving but conditions are tough. In Wisconsin, a contact said, “Red and White Oak continue

Throughout the Northeast region opinions vary on how the market is doing. One source noted that while his grade lumber is selling better, his industrial

Sources in the Southeast region had mixed feelings as to how the market was doing at the time of this writing, with one source summing

Sources on the West Coast account for slower business conditions at the time of this writing after a busy first quarter. One contact in Washington

According to lumber contacts, even though production has been down, many species, grades and thicknesses are exceeding market demand. Exports to the U.S. and on

The usual slowdown in business was felt as the summer construction break took effect at the end of July. Also, the industry is seeing a

Lumbermen in the Lake States region had good things to say about their markets in recent interviews. “Our business activity seems to be going well,”

Across the Northeast region there seems to be a mixed bag on how Hardwood lumber sales were varying, at the time of this writing. In

Throughout the Southeast region there were mixed reviews as to how the market was faring, at the time of this writing. Some sources said that