by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The usual slowdown for spring thaw affected logging activity. In December 2022, according to figures published, Hardwood production had a 4.2 percent gain in output. In February, contacts commented there had been a lot of green grade lumber entering the market based... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
With spring upon us, logging activity will be increasing in some areas. This is good news as many in the province and along the U.S. border states commented log supplies were low, which had been due to poor weather conditions, competition for logs and some controlled... by ssbhayani | Mar 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
In the Midwest, Softwood lumber providers recently said that their sales are slow. But at the time of these interviews, there were also some glimmers of optimism. “Our business is improving,” commented a sawmill representative in Texas. “We are getting more interest,... by ssbhayani | Mar 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
At the time of this writing there is little to no movement in Western Spruce-Pine-Fir with Cedar seeing moderate activity. With the recent curtailments and closures of mills in BC and U.S. South, supply in theory should tighten, stabilize prices and encourage buyers... by ssbhayani | Mar 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
According to an Ontario-based manufacturer “Prices continue to rise in all species after last week’s curtail announcements from Canfor. The U.S. is the primary driver, as mills reported strong sales south of the border.” A Quebec producer told us the U.S. is... by ssbhayani | Mar 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Across the Northeast region sources say that their markets are doing well, at the time of this writing. They all noted that their sales seem to be the same if not better than they were six months ago.In New Hampshire a lumber spokesperson said that his market is...