by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
While lumbermen in the Lake States continued to steadily “move wood” through the fourth quarter of 2023, they agreed that “something must change” in order to hit the ground running in 2024. A Wisconsin source called the 2023 fourth quarter market “steady” but added... by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Overall, lumber sources in the Northeast region said that their sales were better than they were six months ago. A lumberman in Maryland said that aside from White Oak remaining strong and with prices rising, he has noticed that Poplar and Red Oak have gotten harder... by ssbhayani | Feb 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Throughout the Southeast region lumber sources agreed that their markets are rather quiet, at the time of this writing. One source noted that while his sales are slow, he has started to receive more inquiries out of Asia than expected. In North Carolina, a sawmill... by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Three Northeastern lumber distributors shared a common thread regarding the state of the industry through the final quarter of 2023.Each source also had a unique perspective and regional insight into other issues they face in their markets. According to each Softwood... by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Inflated interest rates, an ambling housing market and the imminent wintry weather cycle were cited by industry sources as culprits in the lukewarm final quarter of 2023. Interest Rates Calling the current market “God awful,” a Montana lumberman narrowed down the... by ssbhayani | Jan 1, 2024 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, hunting season and Christmas holiday disrupted production and business activity for those in the Hardwood industry. Businesses were busy preparing their log decks and making operational plans as to production schedules, and planning...