The Southeast Softwood market is trending toward lower prices, according to industry sources located there. At the time of this writing, a sales manager for
In the SPF business, “Customers want to wait as long as possible before placing orders,” reported a Quebec wholesaler. “They want to postpone buying as
In the Inland West, the markets for several companies contacted were strong, but in one market, customers were on-hold, waiting to see how prices would
Despite logistics and labor challenges, Canadian lumbermen cite positive trends in their markets. “Prices have increased over the last couple months and the demand for
The market for Softwood lumber in the Southeast is strong, based on interviews with lumbermen. A spokesman for a Louisiana lumber company said, “Our sales
In the Northeast, in contrast to the colder climate there, the markets for lumber companies contacted recently were hot. A Massachusetts lumber provider said her
At the time of this writing lumber framing prices took a dip and quickly rebounded, Cedar products continued to gain strength driven by growing transportation
Based on interviews with three lumber providers, it is evident that lumber in the Midwest isn’t selling like gangbusters, but sales are happening. In South
While still below the 52-week average, eastern SPF prices are increasing. According to the most current prices from the Canadian Forest Service, the 4-week average
Sources in the Southeast are reporting a busy market. In Alabama, one source described the market as having “gone crazy.” “Just up, up and up,”
As we head into the new year, lumber prices continue their upward trend, not quite at the record prices from earlier this year but not
It’s either feast or famine for Softwood lumber providers in the Midwest, according to three sources contacted. An example of famine can be seen in
In the Inland West, the Softwood lumber markets are hitting on all cylinders, based on reports from lumbermen in three states. A Wyoming lumberman said
By Lydian KenninStaff Writer As the Softwood market approaches the winter, sources anticipate a busier season than normal because of short supply. A source in
By Richard LipmanGuest Writer “The market is generally good all around, for all grades and in all sectors, meaning the U.S. and eastern Canada,” said
By Matthew FiteStaff Writer The demand and level of activity for Softwood lumber providers in the Southeast depends on what type of product they sell
By Zach Miller At the time of this writing demand for WSPF was seeing a moderate uptick compared to previous weeks with marginal price increases.
By Paul Miller Jr.Vice President Midwest lumber providers who were contacted all said their markets are good. It’s just a matter of the degree of
By Terry MillerPresident Lumber providers in the Inland West who were asked the state of their lumber markets had positive things to say. For example,
By Lydian KenninStaff Writer As winter approaches the Northeast, the market climate for domestic Softwood remains volatile but steady. “It seems to be stable and
The demand and level of activity for Softwood lumber providers in the Southeast depends on what type of product they sell and to whom they
