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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

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