

Midwest Business Trends
In the Midwest, Softwood lumber providers recently said that their sales are slow. But at the time of these interviews, there were also some glimmers
In the Midwest, Softwood lumber providers recently said that their sales are slow. But at the time of these interviews, there were also some glimmers
Across the Northeast region sources say that their markets are doing well, at the time of this writing. They all noted that their sales seem
Across the Southeast region sources say that their marketplaces are doing well. Some sources have noted that their sales are doing better than they were
At the time of this writing there is little to no movement in Western Spruce-Pine-Fir with Cedar seeing moderate activity. With the recent curtailments and
According to an Ontario-based manufacturer “Prices continue to rise in all species after last week’s curtail announcements from Canfor. The U.S. is the primary driver,
Softwood lumber providers in the Inland West region have said in recent interviews that their business activity is OK, but not great. One of them
According to a Quebec manufacturer, “The most recent curtailment out west did not greatly impact the markets, it’s kind of a non-event. We need a
Midwest sellers of Softwood lumber, at the time of this writing, acknowledged reasons why the market was – or could be – slow but, to
At the time of this writing, single family construction had decelerated giving way to softer lumber demand with some mills deciding to curtail production at
Throughout the Northeast region, at the time of this writing, lumber sources said that the market had begun to slow due to the holidays. Some
In the Inland West region, one lumberman said his sales are slow, but others interviewed had good things to say about their markets at the
Across the Southeast region sources had mixed feelings as to how the overall market was going, at the time of this writing. Some sources noted
According to an Ontario wholesaler, “Eastern Spruce-Pine-Fir prices have eroded a bit over the last two months, although there has been a fair amount of
According to sources in the Southeast, the market, as of this writing, is still doing well. There were mixed remarks when asked if the current
As we head towards the close out of an up-and-down 2022 the overall feeling seems to be wait and see. West Coast manufacturers are settling
Sources said, at the time of this writing, that the market in the Inland West region is continuing to stay steady. One source did remark
Across the Northeast region, sources said that the market is decent, as of this writing. There is however a mixed bag on if it’s holding
Sources throughout the Midwest said that their sales have continued to be steady over the past six months. However, some did mention that they are
In the Midwest region, strength remains in the Softwood lumber business, but there is some slowing down. A sawmill spokesman from Texas stated, “Our market
At the time of this writing things have slowed for West Coast producers seemingly across the board. Pricing volatility, which is exacerbating hand to mouth
Ask a lumberman in the South how his market is, and the answer will vary depending on what type of company you’re talking to. A