by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Throughout the Southeast region there were mixed reviews as to how the market was faring, at the time of this writing. Some sources said that the market was extremely strong, while others have said that their sales were not doing well. An Arkansan lumber spokesperson... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
As we welcomed a late spring and warmer temperatures, logging activity had improved in most areas contacted. Sawmills advise decks are growing, and so lumber production increases were anticipated to follow. Cautious optimism was being felt as to demand from most... by ssbhayani | May 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
According to an Ontario producer, “The market in general has been poor because of weather conditions, especially in the U.S. northern states and Ontario and Quebec, so it’s been difficult to get the construction season started. Now it’s starting to happen. The market... by ssbhayani | May 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Across the Southeast region sources said that their sales are doing well. There is however a mixed bag on whether they are doing better or worse than they were six months ago. In Louisiana a sawmill representative said that they are doing well, at the time of this... by ssbhayani | May 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
At the time of this writing lumber prices are a bit of a mixed bag, wintery weather persists in the PNW and New England while unusual tornado activity threatens the south. Producers are dealing with a litany of issues beyond weather. The following is what a few West... by ssbhayani | May 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
In the Midwest, Softwood lumber providers who were recently interviewed said their markets were strong or were showing “signs of life.” A sawmill representative in Texas said his business activity “has been improving. We just had the best two weeks since October. The...