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
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
In SPF, a Quebec producer noted, “We were off for a few weeks and we just came back, to adverse market conditions. It is a
The markets for Softwood lumber are strong or steady in the Northeast. “The market has stayed very good so far even considering inflationary pressures,” said
Softwood sales in the Inland West region show some strength, but the outlook is questionable. A manufacturer of Softwood lumber in Idaho stated, “We’re seeing
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
In the Northeast, the market for Softwood lumber is still strong. In Maine, a sawmill representative stated, “Sales are still strong for White Pine boards.
A change from recent trends, Softwood lumber in the Inland West region is selling slowly. In Wyoming, a sawmill representative noted, “Most items are weakening.
The health of the Softwood lumber markets in the Midwest region is mixed. Interviews with lumbermen there yielded varied depictions of the markets, from “gangbusters”
Lumber prices are falling. The slow but steady rise of interest rates is sidelining more would be homebuyers, inflation, lack of labor in all sectors,
Southeastern Softwood lumber providers reported their markets as good. A sawmill representative in Georgia said his market is exactly that – good. “We’re new to
According to a Quebec manufacturer, “The market peaked in March and we had a ‘dead cat bounce’ in April and it has continued in a
Softwood market trends in the Northeast are in a state of flux, according to some industry sources located there. An executive in sales for a
Sales of Softwood lumber in the Inland West region have slowed down, but, according to one source, “Wood’s still moving.” Asked how things are going
In the Midwest region, one lumberman expressed pure positivity about the market while others said great sales activity may not be happening at this time,
At the time of this writing, Cedar prices remained high, and framing lumber prices were on a two-week skid, creating attractive openings for some buyers.
