Category: Business Trends

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

At the time of this writing lumber futures have dropped to their lowest in over nine months, even with curtailment announcements from some Canadian producers

For lumber companies in the Midwest, business has slowed down – but there is a hint of increased activity. “I would say business is good,

In the Inland West, suppliers of lumber and their customers are adjusting to the massive price drops for many items. In Montana, a lumber provider

By Lydian KenninStaff Writer The Softwood market in the Northeast has begun to settle amongst the chaos that has been the industry demand of 2021.

Prices have certainly come down in eastern Canada. According to Natural Resources Canada’s Current Lumber, Pulp and Panel Prices, 2×4 eastern SPF, in Canadian dollars,

Among the many recurring challenges West Coast Lumber manufacturers face, labor shortages at the mill level, trucking, etc., seem to be plaguing U.S. producers the

A lumber provider in the Midwest reports continued high demand, higher prices and low stock, while two others see somewhat of a slowing down in

In the SPF market, according to an Ontario wholesaler, “Prices did go up to a very high level recently. We were ecstatic when lumber hit

How things are going in the lumber marketplace in the Southeast varies, depending on whom you ask.  An Alabama lumberman remarked, “Our market is still