by ssbhayani | Jan 2, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Throughout the Inland West region, sources that were contacted at the time of this writing were in agreement that their market overall was doing well. One source noted that his sales are doing well due to tight supply and high demand. Another source agreed that there... by ssbhayani | Jan 2, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Throughout the Midwest region sources that were contacted at the time of this writing varied as to how their markets were faring. One source that was contacted stated that simply due to the time of year his sales aren’t as busy as they usually are. Another source... by ssbhayani | Jan 2, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The end of 2024 brought an unusual slight uptick in pricing in tandem with the usual seasonal dip in demand. Post U.S. election and heading into much harsher winter conditions for most of North America, West Coast producers have a bevy of concerns they can only... by ssbhayani | Jan 2, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Some diverse market reports have emerged from the Southeast that host complaints about rising costs. In Alabama, a lumber representative said that the market in his area is “still pretty busy. Commodities are obviously dropping in price but we’re still steady.” He... by ssbhayani | Dec 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine, West Coast
Throughout the West Coast region sources that were contacted noted that their sales continue to be slower than they were six months ago. In Washington, a lumberman said that his sales are slower than they were six months ago and that he believes this is due to the... by ssbhayani | Dec 4, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The Holiday Season is upon us, and businesses have slowed down somewhat, as expected at this time of year, to spend time with family and friends and to take a short rest. It has been a busy year, and this is a time to reflect on the positives and challenges faced, and...