by ssbhayani | Oct 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
In the Southeast region, various hardwood representatives from different states are observing the lumber market to be “Okay”, with White Oak showing notable strength according to one source. A hardwood sales representative in Tennessee reported that his domestic sales... by ssbhayani | Oct 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
On the West Coast, different sources provided insights into their market situations. Two sources mentioned average and steady business conditions, while another noted some inconsistency in their markets. In Washington, a hardwood salesman reported that his markets... by ssbhayani | Oct 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
As we head into fall, businesses are looking at ways of building inventories for later in the season and into early winter. With the Labor Day weekend behind us, it is business as usual. However, with lower production levels over the summer months, businesses are... by ssbhayani | Oct 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
October is upon us and the fall season is in full swing for those in the hardwood industry. Planning and stocking up on supplies to see businesses through the fall and early winter are under way. Some are finding it challenging to get the lumber they need as... by ssbhayani | Aug 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Hardwood suppliers and wholesalers in the Lake States spoke of mixed business activity in recent weeks. Some products are moving better than others and yet some have no changed activity. Transportation is still among the bright spots for the hardwood lumber suppliers... by ssbhayani | Aug 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends USA, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Across the Northeast region sources agreed that the hardwood lumber market has seen better days.In Maine, a sawmill spokesperson said that they were slow, at the time of this writing. “There is an uncertainty in the market right now, with no speculation or optimism,”...